Spotted headstander

Chilodus punctatus

Spotted Chilodid Fish of the Amazon Basin

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Spotted headstander is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 18 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Chilodidae
Genus: Chilodus
Maximum length: 18 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin, Apeú River, Pará State, Guyana, Suriname, and western Orinoco River basin.

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