Megaleporinus trifasciatus (Steindachner, 1876)
photo by IBAMA

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  29 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 645.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin in Brazil (Ref. 36801). Reported from Argentina (Ref. 9086).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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