Leporinus melanostictus Norman, 1926
photo by Vierke, J.

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  28 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 320.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Approuague and Oyapock River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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