| Family: |
Anostomidae (Headstanders) |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.5; dH range: 15 |
| Distribution: |
South America: coastal rivers of Guianas and upper Amazon River basin (Ref. 36801). Reported from Argentina (Ref. 9086). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults feed on algae and plants (Ref. 2060). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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