Hypomasticus steindachneri (Eigenmann, 1907)

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  34.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Jequitinhonha River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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