Anostomus brevior, the striped headstander,[1] is a species of fish in the family Anostomidae.[1][2][3] It occurs in South America[1][2] and is present in the aquarium fish trade.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Anostomidae |
| Genus: | Anostomus |
| Species: | A. brevior
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| Binomial name | |
| Anostomus brevior Géry, 1961
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Description
editIt can grow to 12 cm (4.7 in) standard length.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editAnostomus brevior was first collected from Camopi, a tributary of the Oyapock River in French Guiana. It is now known to be widespread in French Guiana and present in Suriname.[1] It is associated with rivers and creeks with strong currents and rocky to sandy substrates.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Taphorn, D.C. (2022). "Anostomus brevior". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T176143888A176143938. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T176143888A176143938.en. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Anostomus brevior". FishBase. February 2024 version.
- ^ "Anostomus brevior Géry, 1961". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
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