Potamorhina laticeps (Valenciennes, 1850)
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.

Family:  Curimatidae (Toothless characins)
Max. size:  25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  South America: Maracaibo Lake basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Forms big schools (Ref. 26543). Feeds on detritus (Ref. 26543).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 


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