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Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Etymology: Anostomoides: Greek, ana = up + Greek, stoma = mouth (Ref. 45335). More on author: Pellegrin.
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical, preferred ?
South America: Orinoco River basin.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
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Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
Garavello, J.C. and H.A. Britski, 2003. Anostomidae (Headstanders). p. 71-84. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 36801)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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