| Family: |
Anostomidae (Headstanders) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: upper Xingu River basin, Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults feed on algae, insects and sponges (Ref. 598). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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