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Scientific Classification
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Actinopterygii
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Scientific Name
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N/A
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Size
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5 – 20 in.
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Weight
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7.7 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Tightly packed, interlocked teeth
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Life Span
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10 yrs.
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Habitat
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Freshwater rivers, lakes, streams, floodplains, etc.
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Diet
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Omnivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Some schools, some solitary
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Favorite Food Source
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Varies
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Predators
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Humans, dolphins, cormorants, and caimans
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Location
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South America
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Conservation Status
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Varies by species
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