Dorsal spines (total):
1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 13 - 16. Anterior
nuchal plate usually wide (laterally expanded) and sharing broad
suture with epioccipital. Nuchal foramina absent. Distal tip of
lower labial extension reaching beyond that of upper labial extension.
Anterior midlateral plates moderately deep (covering a little
more than 1/3 of body depth). Pectoral-fin spine short, not reaching
anterior origin of pelvic fin when depressed
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
Anduzedoras copei
Family:
Doradidae blycipitidae
Distribution:
South America: Capanaparo,
upper Orinoco and Negro River basins
Size:
14cm.
(5½ins)
Temp:
22-25°C
(71-77°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.0.
Reference:
Sabaj, M.H. and
C.J.Jr. Ferraris, 2003. Doradidae (Thorny catfishes).
p. 456-469. In: R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr.
(eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central
America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil.
