Charax gibbosus
Charax gibbosus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Glass headstander
photo by Casacuberta, M.


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Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae
Max. size:  14.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 30.4 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 25
Distribution:  South America: Essequibo River basin, Guyana and coastal rivers of Suriname.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in lentic environment (Ref. 11229).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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