Chilodus fritillus Vari & Ortega, 1997

Family:  Chilodontidae (Headstanders)
Max. size:  7.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Palma Real River and vicinity of Puerto Maldonado in Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits lagoons over soft bottom with abundant debris and sand overlying a solid clay bottom.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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