Pongo characin (Parodon pongoensis)

Scientific name: Parodon pongoensis Allen, 1942

The Pongo characin (Parodon pongoensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Parodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, Western Amazon River tributaries.

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Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Parodon pongoensis
Family: Parodontidae (Scrapetooths)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.4
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Western Amazon River tributaries.
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.)