Leporinus marcgravii Lütken, 1875
Leporinus marcgravii
photo by Alves, C.B.M.

 Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
 Max. size:  11.85 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic
 Distribution:  South America: São Francisco River basin.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 26.11.01
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 25.03.13
 Checked by: Garavello, Júlio - 26.11.01

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