Red Banded Leporinus

Synaptolaemus latofasciatus

Nine Point Four Centimeters Anostomid Fish

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

Synaptolaemus is a monospecific genus of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Anostomidae, the toothed headstanders. The only species in the genus is Synaptolaemus latofasciatus, a species found in South America.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Anostomidae
Genus: Synaptolaemus
Maximum length: 9.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Venezuela. Orinoco River basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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