Fin's Fish Guide
The Amazon silver curimata (Psectrogaster amazonica) is a freshwater fish of the family Curimatidae that grows up to 19 cm.
Description
The Amazon silver curimata is a characin relative from fresh water of the Amazon basin of South America. The species grows to about 19 cm and has a deep, silvery, strongly compressed body with toothless jaws. As a bottom-feeder it schools in rivers and floodplains and feeds on detritus, algae and microscopic benthic life. During high water it migrates onto the plains. It is a local food fish. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Amazon silver curimata?
The Amazon silver curimata has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Toothless jaws; schooling detritus-eating bottom forager
Where does the Amazon silver curimata live?
The Amazon silver curimata lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Amazon basin
How big does the Amazon silver curimata get?
The Amazon silver curimata grows to a maximum of about 19 cm.
Is the Amazon silver curimata dangerous to humans?
No, the Amazon silver curimata is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Amazon silver curimata edible?
The Amazon silver curimata is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Psectrogaster
More from the family Curimatidae
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