Leporinus arcus Eigenmann, 1912
Lipstick leporinus
photo by Kochetov, S.M.

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: coastal rivers of Guianas, Venezuela and upper Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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