Hypomasticus megalepis
Hypomasticus megalepis (Günther, 1863)


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Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  10.67 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Essequibo River basin in Guyana (Ref. 36801). Reported from Suriname (Ref. 59052).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  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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