Leporinus desmotes

Leporinus desmotes

Twenty Two Centimeters Anostomid Fish

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

Leporinus desmotes is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Anostomidae, the toothed headstanders. This fish is found in northern South America.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Anostomidae
Genus: Leporinus
Maximum length: 22 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Rupununi River basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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