Y-striped Leporinus (Leporinus y-ophorus)

Also known as Lisa, Y-bar Leporinus

Description

Also known as Lisa, Y-bar Leporinus.

Found in pairs, under thick weedy areas, of the Meta and Orinoco River Basins.
They feed on algae and invertebrates.
Length - ?cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread South America

Their scientific name means mouth on top because of its rabbit-shaped mouth and two front teeth! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/51331

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