Roeboexodon
guyanensis
(Puyo, 1948)
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Family:
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Characidae
(Characins), subfamily: Incertae sedis
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Order:
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Characiformes
(characins)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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Max. size:
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12.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 38376) |
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Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 – 6.8; dH range: 8 - 15
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Climate: |
tropical; 23 – 26°C |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
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South America: Amazonas basin, Tocantins basin, and rivers of Guianas.
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Biology: |
Relatively rare. Encountered in creeks with rapidly flowing water over a sandy substrate. The particular form of its dentition allows it to feed on the scales of the other fish (Ref. 12225).
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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