The Glass headstander (Charax hemigrammus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The glass headstander is a very small characin (Characidae) from fresh water of northern South America. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a translucent, silvery body with a dark stripe on the rear half. It often takes an oblique, head-up posture. It lives in schools in slow streams and eats small zooplankton and larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Glass headstander?
The Glass headstander has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Glass headstander live?
The Glass headstander lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Glass headstander get?
The Glass headstander grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Glass headstander dangerous to humans?
No, the Glass headstander is harmless to humans.
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