Pennyfish (Denariusa australis)

Scientific name: Denariusa australis Steindachner, 1867

The Pennyfish (Denariusa australis) is a freshwater fish of the family Ambassidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–32°C (72–90°F). Native range: Oceania, Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Pennyfish care at a glance

Temperature
22–32°C (72–90°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Denariusa australis
Family
Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Common length
3.5
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania: Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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