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ELECTRIC EEL ~
Habitat: rainforest rivers
Size: 1.8-2.5m long; 20kg
Adaptation: can generate electric shocks for hunting & self-defense; must surface to breathe
Diet: amphibians, fish & crustaceans
Predator(s): None
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ORANGE SPOT STINGRAY ~ The Stinger
Habitat: rainforest rivers
Size: ≈ 45cm diameter; up to 1m from head to tail;
Adaptation: gills on top enable it to breathe while partially buried at river bottom
Diet: worms, crustaceans, mollusks, small bottom fish
Predator(s): man capturing them for aquariums
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MANATEE aka Sea Cow
Habitat: rainforest rivers
Size: 2.4-4m long; 200-600kg
Adaptation: calves drink their mothers' milk, but adults are herbivores
Diet: aquatic plants, grasses, weeds & algae
Predator(s): alligator & man hunting them for their skin, oil, meat & bones
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PIRANHA ~
Habitat: rainforest rivers
Size: 20-33cm
Adaptation: has sharp teeth & powerful jaws for puncturing & sheering
Diet: fish, insects, seeds & fruits
Predator(s): man capturing them for the aquarium trade
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RIVER DOLPHIN aka Tucuxi
Habitat: rainforest rivers
Size: 1.2-2.5m long; 160kg
Adaptation: migrates into flooded areas to search for food
Diet: fish including piranhas
Predator(s):
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RIVER FISH ~
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