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Name
Scientific name
Triportheus angulatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Characidae
Common names
Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The dusky narrow hatchetfish, Triportheus angulatus, is a characin from Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina. Common in …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
165mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–30°C, pH 5–7.5
Hardness
0–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina.
Habitat
Inhabits river channels where it can be seen swimming in shoals above sandy substrates.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
Surface area is more important than depth as it needs a lot of swimming space and will be found just under the water surface most of the time. Some floating ve…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 30 °C pH: 5.0-7.5, depending on locality. Hardness: 0-20°H
Diet
Omnivorous in nature; feeding on most things that drop onto the water surface such as insects, fruits, nuts and seeds. In the aquarium it proves unfussy and wi…
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful species, but its adult size and active nature may disturb much smaller or quieter tankmates. It makes a good shoaling species for communities of Sou…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Not thought to have been achieved in aquaria.
Notes
An attractive but not often seen species in the hobby. This is quite odd considering how common it is in many of its native habitats, where it is known as sard…
References
References
No references