Threestripe pencilfish (Nannostomus trifasciatus)

Scientific name: Nannostomus trifasciatus Steindachner, 1876

The Threestripe pencilfish (Nannostomus trifasciatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Lebiasinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: South America, Peruvian, Bolivian, and Brazilian Amazon River basin, Negro River basin, and Guyana.

Threestripe pencilfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Nannostomus trifasciatus
Family: Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.3
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 4 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Peruvian, Bolivian, and Brazilian Amazon River basin, Negro River basin, and Guyana.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial