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Ageneiosus ucayalensis Castelnau, 1855 |
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IBAMA |
| Family: | Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Auchenipterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 35.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 276.0 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins; Guianas and upper Paraná River basin. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in the quiet zones of swamps or the lower parts of stream. Carnivorous. Swims close to the bottom, feeding mainly on fish (Ref. 35381). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||