Laemolyta proxima (Garman, 1890)

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  28.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 415.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Guaporé River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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