Synaptolaemus is a genus of headstanders native to South America, where found in the Orinoco, Casiquiare and Amazon Basin.

[1][2][3] Synaptolaemus are elongate in shape and overall black with contrasting red, orange or yellow stripes.

[3] There are currently two recognized species in this genus according to FishBase,[1] but an examination of specimens has shown that S. cingulatus is a synonym of S.

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