Leporinus vanzoi

Leporinus vanzoi

Endemic Anostomid Fish of the Amazon Basin

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Tropical fish

Leporinus vanzoi is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Anostomidae, the toothed headstanders. It is endemic to Brazil and found in the Tapajós (upper Amazon basin). It can grow to 11.8 cm (4.6 in) standard length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Anostomidae
Genus: Leporinus
Water type: Freshwater