| Family: |
Anostomidae (Headstanders) |
| Max. size: |
36 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 669.9 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Rio Xingu, Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults occur in rocky areas of the river with moderate to high current (Ref. 57460). Feed on sponges (Ref. 57460). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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