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Caenotropus
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Caenotropus

Caenotropus is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Chilodidae, the headstanders. The fishes in this genus are found in from South America, where they occur in the Orinoco, Parnaíba, and Amazon Basins, as well as various rivers in the Guianas.

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4 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 4 known species

Maze Headstander

speciesCaenotropus labyrinthicus

Spotfin Headstander

speciesCaenotropus maculosus

Orinoco Headstander

speciesCaenotropus mestomorgmatos

Arrow Headstander

speciesCaenotropus schizodon

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