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Thoracocharax securis (De Filippi, 1853) Giant hatchetfish |
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photo by
Landines, M. |
| Family: | Gasteropelecidae (Freshwater hatchetfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin. | |||
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| Biology: | Aquarium specimens reach 9.0 cm TL (Ref. 1672). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; may jump out of the aquarium; minimum aquarium size 100 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||