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Family: Chilodontidae Headstanders



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8 species (see list below)
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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm) Year
Caenotropus labyrinthicus South America 25.3 SL 1858
Caenotropus maculosus South America 10.8 SL 1912
Caenotropus mestomorgmatos South America 19.2 TL 1995
Caenotropus schizodon South America 9.1 SL 2007
Chilodus fritillus South America 7.3 SL 1997
Chilodus gracilis South America 6.4 SL 1988
Chilodus punctatus Spotted headstander South America 18 TL 1844
Chilodus zunevei South America 7.7 SL 1946



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