Tucan fish (Chalceus erythrurus)

Scientific name: Chalceus erythrurus Cope, 1870

The Tucan fish (Chalceus erythrurus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, Rio Amazonas and Rio Solim?es to Rio Ucayali drainge in Peru.

Tucan fish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Chalceus erythrurus
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 21.4
Environment: Freshwater; pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Rio Amazonas and Rio Solim?es to Rio Ucayali drainge in Peru.
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.)