Platydoras brachylecis Piorski, Garavello, Arce H. & Sabaj Pérez, 2008
Platydoras brachylecis
photo by Arce, H.M.

Family:  Doradidae (Thorny catfishes), subfamily: Doradinae
Max. size:  21.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Rio Mearim, rio Pindaré, rio Itapecuru and rio Parnaíba basins in northeastern Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6. Anal fin iii-iv,8-9 (Ref. 79514).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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