Hypomasticus julii
Hypomasticus julii (Santos, Jégu & Lima, 1996)
Xingú headstander
Hypomasticus julii
photo by Petersen, P.


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Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  26.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 181.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Xingu River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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