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Name
Scientific name
Metynnis lippincottianus
Described by
Authority Cope, Year 1870, Bracketed
Family
Serrasalmidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Metynnis lippincottianus is a spotted silver dollar from Brazil and French Guiana, found in the lower and middle Amazon and the Oyapock sys…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
130mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
0–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, French Guiana, Amazon, Araguaia, Curuá Una, Guamá, Hyanuary, Manacapuru, Oiapoque, Oyapock, Pará, Parnaíba, Piriá, Solimões, Tapajós, Tocantins, Uaçá
Writing
Etymology
Metynnis: from the Ancient Greek μετά (metá), meaning 'after, beyond', and lippincottianus: named in author of the author's friend, James S. Lippincott, “autho…
Distribution
The precise extent of this species' distribution is unclear. It certainly occurs in the lower and middle Amazon basins, at least as far upstream as Manaus, and…
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
A group of adult fish will require a tank of at least 150 ∗ 38 ∗ 38 cm - ~217 litres. Length and width are more important than height. Juvenile fish can be hou…
Maintenance
Inhabits densely planted river tributaries in the wild. The difficulty in replicating this in captivity is that the species is an avid plant-eater! Hardy plant…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: Up to 10°H
Diet
Provide a large amount of vegetable matter in the diet, including; courgette, cucumber, peas, spring greens and other green vegetables. Commercial foods such a…
Behaviour and compatibility
Best kept in groups of at least five fish. Generally peaceful community fish and can be kept with other larger peaceful species. Much smaller fish may be eaten…
Sexual dimorphism
Anal fin is more elongated on the male and a red tinge may be present.
Reproduction
No report of breeding in the hobby, although assumed to be similar to m. argenteus
Notes
Metynnis lippincottianus is occasionally seen for sale, sometimes under the name of "Silver Dollar". It is easily distinguishable from m. argenteus and m. hyps…
References
References
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