Twospot lebiasina (Lebiasina bimaculata)

Scientific name: Lebiasina bimaculata Valenciennes, 1847

The Twospot lebiasina (Lebiasina bimaculata) is a freshwater fish of the family Lebiasinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, Ecuador and Peru west of the Andes; also Mara?on River basin.

Twospot lebiasina care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Lebiasina bimaculata
Family: Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 16.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Ecuador and Peru west of the Andes; also Mara?on River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial; bait: occasionally