Hyphessobrycon columbianus

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon columbianus Zarske & G?ry, 2002

Hyphessobrycon columbianus

Hyphessobrycon columbianus is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 7 cm (2.8 in). It is peaceful and needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F) and a pH of 5.5–7.0. Native range: South America, Rio Acandi, Darien, Colombia, Atlantic coast.

Hyphessobrycon columbianus care at a glance

Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
7 cm (2.8 in)
Temperature
24–27°C (75–81°F)
pH
5.5–7.0
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 23 - 24; Vertebrae: 34. Spines are actually undivided soft rays.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon columbianus
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.0
Environment
Freshwater; pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Acandi River basin, Colombia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; 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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