| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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