Leporinus affinis

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Family:	Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:	30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 20
Distribution:	South America: Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Adults live in sand holes of fast-flowing creeks. Feed on plants, fruits and leaves (Ref. 36801). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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