Striped headstander

Anostomus anostomus

Males remain near nesting sites among dense weeds

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Anostomus anostomus, also known as the striped headstander, striped anostomus, and striped anastomus, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Anostomidae, the toothed headstanders.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Anostomidae
Genus: Anostomus
Maximum length: 16 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins (Ref. 36801 ). Reported from Suriname (Ref. 59052 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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