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Leporinus lignator Boaretto, Ohara, Souza-Shibatta & Birindelli, 2025 |
| Family: | Anostomidae (Headstanders) | |||
| Max. size: | 15.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: dark vertical bars encircling the body in adults; 9 branched pelvic-fin rays; 3 unicuspid teeth on the premaxillary and four on the dentary; and 12 scales around the caudal peduncle (Ref. 138117) | |||
| Biology: | This species inhabits clear water stream, 3-5 meters wide, 0.3-1.8 meters deep, with substrate composed of rocks, pebbles, and sand bottoms, and bordered by riparian vegetation (Ref. 138117). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||