''Anostomus brevior'', the striped headstander, is a species of fish in the family Anostomidae. It occurs in South America and is present in the aquarium fish trade.

Description

It can grow to

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Distribution and habitat

''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. It is associated with rivers and creeks with strong currents and rocky to sandy substrates.

References

Anostomidae Freshwater fish of South America Fish of Suriname Fish of French Guiana Taxa named by Jacques Géry Fish described in 1961 {{characiformes-stub