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Pearl headstander
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Characins, piranhas & tetras

Pearl headstander

Chilodus punctatus Müller & Troschel, 1844

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishPearl headstander
DutchGestippelde kopstaander
Spanish—
Chinese斑点突吻脂鲤
Scientific nameChilodus punctatus Müller & Troschel, 1844

About this species

Chilodus punctatus, known as the spotted headstander or pearl headstander, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Chilodidae, the headstanders. The spotted headstander has a body that extends grayish and green colors over its body and sets off the colors with rows of brown specks.

This fish is given the name due to its distinctive head-down swimming position (at 45°). These fish usually remain in the shade, emerging to feed.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
OrderCharaciformes
FamilyChilodontidae
GenusChilodus

In Suriname

4Records in Suriname
1967First record
2016Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Para2

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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