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Megaleporinus conirostris (Steindachner, 1875) |
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photo by
Gasparini, J.L. |
| Family: | Anostomidae (Headstanders) | |||
| Max. size: | 36.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Paraíba do Sul River basin in Brazil (Ref. 36801). Reported from Argentina (Ref. 9086). | |||
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| Biology: | Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||