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Hoplias brasiliensis (Spix & Agassiz, 1829)

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Common names: Traíra
Occurrence: native
Salinity: freshwater
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Uses: live export: yes;
Comments: Known from the coastal rivers of NE Brazil, from the rio Paraguaçú in Bahia State to rio Jequitinhonha in Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo States, including rio de Contas and rio Pardo (Ref. 81195). Also Ref. 37025.
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Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html
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Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Oyakawa, O.T. and G.M.T. Mattox, 2009
National Database:

Common names from other countries

Traíra, ... more

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

Teleostei (teleosts) > Characiformes (Characins) > Erythrinidae (Trahiras)
Etymology: Hoplias: Greek, hoplon = weapon (Ref. 45335).
  More on authors: Spix & Agassiz.

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

Freshwater; benthopelagic.   Tropical

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