Anostomus ternetzi

Scientific name: Anostomus ternetzi Fern?ndez-Y?pez, 1949

Anostomus ternetzi

Anostomus ternetzi is a freshwater fish of the family Anostomidae that grows to about 16 cm (6.3 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful and needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: South America, streams and rivers of the Orinoco and Amazon systems.

Anostomus ternetzi care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
16 cm (6.3 in)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
Diet
Omnivore

Biology

Occurs in fast-flowing parts of rivers. Omnivorous, feeds on aquatic plants and insects. Spawns on the vegetation and on the bottom.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Anostomus ternetzi
Family
Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Orinoco, Araguaia and Amazon River basins; coastal rivers of Guianas.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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