Shinyscaled curimata (Curimatopsis macrolepis)

Scientific name: Curimatopsis macrolepis Steindachner, 1876

Shinyscaled curimata (Curimatopsis macrolepis)

The Shinyscaled curimata (Curimatopsis macrolepis) is a freshwater fish of the family Curimatidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, Amazon and Orinoco River basins.

Shinyscaled curimata care at a glance

Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Curimatopsis macrolepis
Family
Curimatidae (Toothless characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.5; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial

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Sources

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

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