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- In ostariophysan: Annotated classification
Family Anostomidae (headstanders) Elongated snout; small mouth with folded or fleshy lips or sucking disk. Head-standing habits. Herbivorous. Aquarium and food fishes. Size to 40 cm (16 inches). South America. 12 genera, at least 137 species. Family Prochilodontidae (flannel-mouth characiforms) Predorsal
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