Chilodus punctatus Müller & Troschel, 1844
Spotted headstander
Chilodus punctatus
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Chilodontidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 70.5 g
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 10
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin, Apeú River, Pará State, Guyana, Suriname, and western Orinoco River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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