Darter characine (Apareiodon affinis)

Scientific name: Apareiodon affinis Steindachner, 1879

The Darter characine (Apareiodon affinis) is a freshwater fish of the family Parodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, La Plata River basin.

Darter characine care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Apareiodon affinis
Family: Parodontidae (Scrapetooths)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.3
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: South America: La Plata River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)