Hemiodus microlepis
Hemiodus microlepis Kner, 1858
Hemiodus microlepis
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Family:  Hemiodontidae (Halftooths)
Max. size:  23.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  South America: Madeira, Tocantins, and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Iteroparous synchronous spawner (Ref. 51777).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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