Swordtail characin (Corynopoma riisei)

Scientific name: Corynopoma riisei Gill, 1858

The Swordtail characin (Corynopoma riisei) 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, coastal rivers of Trinidad and northern Venezuela and from the Meta River basin.

Swordtail characin care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Corynopoma riisei
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.8
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: coastal rivers of Trinidad and northern Venezuela and from the Meta River basin.
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.)