Schizodon nasutus Kner, 1858
photo by Brito, M.F.G.

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  43.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 683.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  South America: ParanĂ¡, Paraguay, and Uruguay River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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