Leporellus pictus (Kner, 1858)
photo by van de Ven, M.

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Paraná and São Francisco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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