Rainbow copella (Copella vilmae)

Scientific name: Copella vilmae G?ry, 1963

The Rainbow copella (Copella vilmae) is a freshwater fish of the family Lebiasinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–25°C (73–77°F). Native range: South America, Upper Amazon River basin.

Rainbow copella care at a glance

Temperature: 23–25°C (73–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Copella vilmae
Family: Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 4.5 - 5.2; dH range: ? - 0.200000002980232 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial