Where Does Mandi-chorão Live?

Mandi-chorão lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Mandi-chorão

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in mid-water to bottom layers, often associated with submerged structures.

Environment

Inhabits large rivers, tributaries, floodplains, and lakes. Prefers areas with moderate to strong currents, often near submerged wood, root masses, or rocky outcrops. Can be found in both clear and turbid waters.

Geographic range

Widespread across South America, including the Amazon, Orinoco, Paraná, and Paraguay River basins, as well as coastal rivers of the Guianas and northeastern Brazil.

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