Steindachneridion doceanum, known in Brazilian Portuguese as surubim-do-doce, is an endangered catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to the Doce River Basin, where it was originally common along the whole extent of the basin. It is the largest native species of the Doce River basin and can weigh up to 17 kilograms. The fish lives in the deepest parts of the river channels and of their main tributaries, which is where large individuals are found.
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is an endangered species of catfish of the family Pimelodidae
In Group: Catfish (Siluriformes), Lead
is an endangered species of catfish of the family Pimelodidae
In Biome: River, Lead, habitat
inhabits the deepest parts of the river channels and its main tributaries
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