Leporinus amae Godoy, 1980
Parrot Leporinus
photo by Pezzi da Silva, J.F.

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  19.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 77.4 g
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Uruguay River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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