Abramites eques
Abramites eques (Steindachner, 1878)
Abramites eques
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Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 151.0 g
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Magdalena River basin in Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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