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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 | |||