Inhabits rivers . Also found in swamps and lakes; feeds on aquatic insects and crustaceans during high water, also on fishes during low water seasons . Maximum length 35 cm TL .
: short and / or deep.
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Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 6.0; dH range: 5 - 10. Tropical; 27°C - 30°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Negro, Preto da Eva, Urubu and Jamari rivers in Brazil; also in tributaries of the upper Orinoco River basin.
aquatic insects and crustaceans during high water, also on fishes during low water seasons (Ref
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