| 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: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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