Leporinus affinis Günther, 1864
Leporinus affinis
photo by JJPhoto

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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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