Striped Headstander, also known as Striped Anostomus, is a freshwater fish with the scientific name Anostomus anostomus.
It eats worms, crustaceans, insects, and plants.
Striped Headstander Interesting Facts
- Striped Headstanders (Anostomus anostomus) are found in South America’s Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
- They eat worms, crustaceans, insects, and plants, thriving in freshwater habitats with a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0.
- Breeding occurs in areas with abundant aquatic plants; grow up to 6.3 inches (16.0 centimeters) long.
- Although not bred in home aquariums, commercial hatcheries have likely succeeded.
Striped Headstander Habitat
Striped Headstander is found in South America, specifically in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins. It’s also been reported in Suriname.
This fish lives in freshwater habitats near the bottom and prefers water with a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0, hardness between 5 to 12 dH, and temperatures from 71.6°F to 82.4°F (22°C to 28°C).
| Water Temperature: | 71.6°F to 82.4°F (22°C to 28°C) |
| Water pH: | 6.0 to 8.0 pH |
| Water Hardness: | 5 to 12 dH |
Striped Headstander Physical Characteristics
Size: 6.3 inches (16.0 centimeters)
Striped Headstander grows up to 6.3 inches (16.0 centimeters) long.
Striped Headstander Reproduction
Striped Headstander lays eggs and breeds in areas with lots of aquatic plants. Male Striped Headstanders usually stay close to their nesting sites.
While people haven’t bred this species in home aquariums, commercial hatcheries likely have.
Striped Headstander Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Anostomidae |
| Genus: | Anostomus |
| Scientific Name: | Anostomus anostomus |
| Also Known As: | Striped Headstander, Striped Anostomus |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |