| Family: |
Anostomidae (Headstanders) |
| Max. size: |
31.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 433.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.59999990463257 - 7; dH range: 15, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
South America: northern Cubatão River in Santa Catarina and upper Paraná River basin in Brazil (Ref. 36801). Reported from Argentina (Ref. 51923). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults feed on plants (Ref. 2060). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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