| Family: |
Anostomidae (Headstanders) |
| Max. size: |
37 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 2 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults occur in rocky areas of rapidly flowing waters. Feed on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020), and fish. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). Breeding takes place from December to May. Sexually mature at 15 cm (Ref. 12225). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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