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Etymology: Synaptolaemus: Greek, syn, symphysis = grown together + Greek, aptein = to join + Greek, laimos = link (Ref. 45335).
More on authors: Myers & Fernández-Yépez.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
South America: upper Orinoco River, Casiquiare, and upper Xingu River basin.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 8.4 cm NG male/unsexed; (Ref. 41414)
Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
Géry, J., 1977. Characoids of the world. Neptune City ; Reigate : T.F.H. [etc.]; 672 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm. (Ref. 598)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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