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Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Etymology: Schizodon: Greek, schizein = to divide + Greek, odous = teeth (Ref. 45335).
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Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical, preferred ?
Distribution
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South America: Parnaíba River basin, Brazil.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
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Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
Garavello, J.C. and H.A. Britski, 2003. Anostomidae (Headstanders). p. 71-84. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 36801)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
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