Glass headstander (Charax gibbosus)

Scientific name: Charax gibbosus Linnaeus, 1758

The Glass headstander (Charax gibbosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: South America, Essequibo River basin, Guyana and coastal rivers of Suriname.

Glass headstander care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Charax gibbosus
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Essequibo River basin, Guyana and coastal rivers of Suriname.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)