Anostomoides passionis Santos & Zuanon, 2006

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  36 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 669.9 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Rio Xingu, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults occur in rocky areas of the river with moderate to high current (Ref. 57460). Feed on sponges (Ref. 57460). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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