Leporinus melanopleurodes

Leporinus melanopleurodes

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

Leporinus melanopleurodes is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Anostomidae, the toothed headstanders. This fish is found in the Das Almas River and Jequiriçá River in Bahia, Brazil.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Anostomidae
Genus: Leporinus
Maximum length: 12.9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Rio das Almas and rio Jiquiriçá in Bahia, Brazil.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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