| Family: |
Parodontidae (Scrapetooths) |
| Max. size: |
12.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Lake Maracaibo and Orinoco River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits fast-flowing rivers (Ref. 26543). Feeds on algae and aquatic insects (Ref. 26543). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 27 August 2020 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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