Occurs in fast-flowing rivers over rocky substrate. Abundant in the lower part of rivers. Feeds on detritus and periphyton. Mature at about 11 cm; breeds during the rainy season . Iteroparous synchronous spawner .
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Distinct pairing .
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C South America: Amazon, Tocantins, Capim, Suriname, Camopi, and Oyapock River basins.
detritus and periphyton
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