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Leporinus affinis Günther, 1864 |
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| Family: | Anostomidae (Headstanders) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 20 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults live in sand holes of fast-flowing creeks. Feed on plants, fruits and leaves (Ref. 36801). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 April 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||