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Leporinus desmotes
Leporinus desmotes Fowler, 1914
Leporinus desmotes
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  22 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 5 - 18
Distribution:  South America: Rupununi River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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