Iguanodectes spilurus

Scientific name: Iguanodectes spilurus G?nther, 1864

Iguanodectes spilurus

Iguanodectes spilurus is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 5 cm (2 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F) and a pH of 5.0–7.5. Native range: South America, Amazon, Essequibo, Orinoco, and Tocantins River basins.

Iguanodectes spilurus care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
5 cm (2 in)
Temperature
23–27°C (73–81°F)
pH
5.0–7.5
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, pellets, freeze-dried foods and frozen foods.

Species facts

Scientific name
Iguanodectes spilurus
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.2
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 18 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Amazon, Essequibo, Orinoco, and Tocantins River basins.
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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