Synaptolaemus cingulatus Myers & Fernández-Yépez, 1950
Synaptolaemus cingulatus
photo by Togni, G.L.

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: upper Orinoco River, Casiquiare, and upper Xingu River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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