Spotted headstander (Chilodus punctatus)

Scientific name: Chilodus punctatus M?ller & Troschel, 1844

The Spotted headstander (Chilodus punctatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Chilodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: South America, Amazon River basin, Ape? River, Par? State, Guyana, Suriname, and western Orinoco River basin.

Spotted headstander care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Chilodus punctatus
Family: Chilodontidae (Headstanders)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.9
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin, Ape? River, Par? State, Guyana, Suriname, and western Orinoco River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial