Penguinfish (Thayeria obliqua)

Scientific name: Thayeria obliqua Eigenmann, 1908

The Penguinfish (Thayeria obliqua) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: South America, middle Amazon, middle Tocantins and Guapor? River basins.

Penguinfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Maximum length reported to reach 8 cm TL. Oviparous.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Thayeria obliqua
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.6
Environment: Freshwater; pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: middle Amazon, middle Tocantins and Guapor? 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.)