Anostomidae (Headstanders) |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
South America: Brazil and Venezuela. |
|
This species prefers black-water rivers, and is found in tributaries of the Amazonas river basin, such as the Arapiuns and Negro rivers, and in the Orinoco river basin (Ref. 130734). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.