Fish > Characins
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Green Neon TetraScientific Name: Paracheirodon simulansCategory: FishSubcategory: CharacinsSize: Total length: 0.8–1.0 in (2.0–2.5 cm)Weight: 0.007–0.014 oz (0.2–0.4 g)Lifespan: 2–3 years in the wild; up to 5 years in managed aquariaDiet:...
Fish > Characins
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brazilian Blind CharacidScientific Name: Stygichthys typhlopsCategory: FishSubcategory: CharacinsSize: Standard length: 1.5–2.0 in (3.8–5.2 cm)Weight: 0.07–0.15 oz (2.0–4.2 g)Lifespan: 10–20+ years (typical of low-metabolic troglobites)Diet:...
Fish > Characins
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Swordtail CharacinScientific Name: Corynopoma riiseiCategory: FishSubcategory: CharacinsSize: Total body length: 2.0–2.8 in (5.0–7.0 cm)Weight: 0.07–0.18 oz (2.0–5.0 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in wild freshwater streamsDiet: Omnivore / Insectivore...
Fish > Characins
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: PayaraScientific Name: Hydrolycus scomberoidesCategory: FishSubcategory: CharacinsSize: Total length 60–117 cm (24–46 in)Weight: 3.0–18.0 kg (6.6–39.7 lb)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wild; rarely survives in captivityDiet: Obligate...
Fish > Characins
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Neon TetraScientific Name: Paracheirodon innesiCategory: FishSubcategory: CharacinsSize: Standard length: 1.0–1.5 in (2.5–3.8 cm)Weight: 0.007–0.015 oz (0.2–0.4 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in wild blackwaters and optimal aquarium...
