For the first time ever we were able to import this beautiful, large tetra from Venezuela. The fish can reach a maximum size of 25-30 cm. It can be found in the basins of Orinoco river and the rio Negro. The coloration of the fish is quite variable, depending on the origin. The orange spot under the eye on the operculum is nevertheless quite characteristic for the species. Depending on the origin the lateral stripe might be solid or formed by spots. The intensity of the red coloration of the finnage and the throat also depends on the origin of the fish. Our specimens – we currently have three of them – have a length of 15-20 cm and are almost fully grown. So now there is the first chance to observe the behaviour of the fish under aquarium conditions.
For our customers: the fish have code 265745 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.
Lexicon: Leporinus: Leporinus: Latin, means “hare-nose”. brunneus: Latin, means “dark, dusky”
Suggestion of a common name: robin hare snout
Text & photos: Frank Schäfer
| Angaben zum Tier | |
|---|---|
| Herkunft | Venezuela |
| Verfügbare Größe in cm | 15-20 |
