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Curimata cyprinoides (Linnaeus, 1766)

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Brazil country information

Common names: Branquiha-baiao, Branquinha, Branquinha baião
Occurrence: native
Salinity: freshwater
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Uses: live export: yes;
Comments: Known from the lower Amazon and from Rio Tocantins (Ref. 12225). Also Ref. 26629.
National Checklist:
Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Vari, R.P., 1989
National Database:

Common names from other countries

Bocachico, 似鲤无齿脂鲤, Aalstrich-Barbensalmler, ... more

Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes(genus, species) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa

Teleostei (teleosts) > Characiformes (Characins) > Curimatidae (Toothless characins)
Etymology: Curimata: A locality in Brasil, in Piani State and local name for a fish; it also exist "curimbatá" and "curimba".
  More on author: Linnaeus.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25; potamodromous (Ref. 51243).   Tropical; 23°C - 27°C (Ref. 12468)

Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences |
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