Piabucus dentatus (Koelreuter, 1763)
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Family:  Iguanodectidae ("Lizard bite tetras")
Max. size:  12.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 18
Distribution:  South America: coastal drainages from ParĂ­a Gulf in Venezuela to south of the mouth of the Amazon river, including the lower Amazon basin. Erroneously cited from Peru by Eigenmann (1910).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The orientation of the eyes and the mouth is indicative of a pelagic habit. Occurs in estuaries where it is frequently found in shallow creeks with silty bottoms (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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