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Anostomus brevior

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Anostomus brevior
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Anostomidae
Genus: Anostomus
Species:
A. brevior
Binomial name
Anostomus brevior
Géry, 1961

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]

Description

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It can grow to 12 cm (4.7 in) standard length.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Anostomus 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Anostomus brevior". FishBase. February 2024 version.
  3. ^ "Anostomus brevior Géry, 1961". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 11 May 2024.