Goldstripe characin (Creagrutus beni)

Scientific name: Creagrutus beni Eigenmann, 1911

The Goldstripe characin (Creagrutus beni) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, Upper Madeira River basin in northeastern Bolivia. Reported from Argentina.

Goldstripe characin care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Creagrutus beni
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.3
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Upper Madeira River basin in northeastern Bolivia. Reported from Argentina.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm