| Family: |
Anostomidae (Headstanders) |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Orinoco, Araguaia and Amazon River basins; coastal rivers of Guianas. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults occur in fast-flowing parts of rivers. Omnivorous, feed on aquatic plants and insects. Spawn on the vegetation and on the bottom (Ref. 12225). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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