Halfline leporinus (Leporinus nigrotaeniatus)

Scientific name: Leporinus nigrotaeniatus Jardine, 1841

The Halfline leporinus (Leporinus nigrotaeniatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Anostomidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–26°C (73–79°F). Native range: South America, Negro River basin and Guyana coastal drainages.

Halfline leporinus care at a glance

Temperature: 23–26°C (73–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Leporinus nigrotaeniatus
Family: Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 40.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Negro River basin and Guyana coastal drainages.
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.)