Petulanos spiloclistron (Winterbottom, 1974)
photo by Schönherr, K.

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Nickerie River basin in Suriname.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 December 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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