Schizodon knerii (Steindachner, 1875)

Family:  Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  23.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: São Francisco River basin, Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 39-40
Biology:  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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