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Doradidae (Thorny catfishes) > Doradinae
Etymology: Trachydoras: Greek, trachys, -eia, -ys = rough + Greek, doras = skin (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Eigenmann.
Issue
Specimens from Rio Amazonas and Rio Orinoco are tentatively identified as Trachydoras microstomus and may warrant recognition as one or more distinct species upon thorough revision.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
South America: Amazon, Orinoco and Essequibo River basins.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.9 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37054)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Sabaj, M.H. and C.J. Ferraris Jr., 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. (Ref. 37054)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-1)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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