Leporinus melanostictus Norman, 1926 |
photo by
Vierke, J. |
Family: | Anostomidae (Headstanders) | |||
Max. size: | 28 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 320.0 g | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Approuague and Oyapock River basins. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 June 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |