| Family: |
Anostomidae (Headstanders) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
South America: Orissanga, Paraná, and Paraguay River basins (Ref. 36801). Reported from the Uruguay River in Brazil (Ref. 79585). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found in fast flowing water; they feed on plants (Ref. 13371). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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