Leporinus spilopleura Norman, 1926

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  26.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Oyapock River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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