Anostomus longus

Anostomus longus

Three dark bands frame vivid red fin bases

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

Anostomus longus is small species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Anostomidae, the toothed headstanders. It is only known from the upper Amazon of Peru. It has been collected in a slow moving river.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Anostomidae
Genus: Anostomus
Maximum length: 10.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: upper Amazon in Peru.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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