Twostripe pencilfish (Nannostomus digrammus)

Scientific name: Nannostomus digrammus Fowler, 1913

The Twostripe pencilfish (Nannostomus digrammus) is a freshwater fish of the family Lebiasinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: South America, Rio Madeira, lower and middle Amazon and Guyana.

Twostripe pencilfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Nannostomus digrammus
Family: Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 2.8
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 6.8; dH range: ? - 6 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Rio Madeira, lower and middle Amazon and Guyana.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial