| Family: |
Anostomidae (Headstanders) |
| Max. size: |
32 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults live in large rivers (Ref. 598). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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