Rhinopetitia potamorhachia in Brazil
Point map (Rhinopetitia potamorhachia) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Known from Rio Teles Pires, a tributary of the Rio Tapajós, downstream of the Sete Quedas rapids in Jacareacanga, Pará. Found along sandy beaches of the Rio Teles Pires in an area significantly affected by the construction of the Teles Pires hydroelectric dam. This hydropower project will pose adverse effect on the local fish fauna including the only known populations of this species (Ref. 111429).

States/Provinces Pará (native)
States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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