| Anostomidae (Headstanders) |
| 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 18 |
| South America: Orinoco, Amazon, Paraguay, and lower Paraná River basins. |
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| Adults feed on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). Consumed locally (Ref. 42843). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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