Leporinus agassizii Steindachner, 1876
Leporinus agassizii
photo by Sneegas, G.W.

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  23.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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