Characins
Species in the catalogue: 182
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African Pike
Hepsetidae
Hepsetus odoe
Hepsetus odoe, known as the African Pike, belongs to the family Hepsetidae. This species is a true predator: it ambushes its prey, attacking instantly as soon as an unwary fish comes close enough, after which the victim…
African Tetra
African Tetras (Alestidae)
Arnoldichthys spilopterus
The African Red-Eyed Tetra, scientifically known as Arnoldichthys spilopterus, belongs to the family Alestidae (African Tetras). This hardy and undemanding fish, both in terms of care and breeding, is distinguished by…
Albino Pristella
Acestrorhamphidae
Pristella maxillaris
The Albino Pristella, also known as the Albino X-Ray Tetra, scientifically classified as Pristella maxillaris, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This species is considered one of the most common and accessible…
Alestes Tetra
African Tetras (Alestidae)
Brachypetersius altus
The Alestes Tetra (Brachypetersius altus), a member of the Alestidae family (African Tetras), is native to the waters of West Africa. It can be found in the middle Congo River basin, as well as in numerous tributaries…
Amanda's Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Amanda's Tetra, also known as the Dwarf Red Tetra, has the scientific name Hyphessobrycon amandae and belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This fish species was named in honor of researcher Amanda Géry, who…
Amapa Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon amapaensis
The Amapa Tetra, also known as the Red-striped Tetra, scientifically named Hyphessobrycon amapaensis, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. Its name refers to the Brazilian state of Amapá, where it was first…
Anostomus anostomus
Anostomidae
Anostomus anostomus
Anostomus anostomus, or the Common Anostomus, belongs to the family Anostomidae. This fish is one of the two most recognizable representatives of its family, along with the Threespot Anostomus. Its keeping is relatively…
Anostomus ternetzi
Anostomidae
Anostomus ternetzi
Anostomus ternetzi, or Ternetz's Anostomus, belongs to the family Anostomidae. This species was named after the Swiss ichthyologist Carl Ternetz (1870–1928), who collected the holotype. Along with the Common Anostomus,…
Ansorg's Neolebias
Distichodontidae
Neolebias ansorgii
Neolebias ansorgii, or Ansorg's Neolebias, belongs to the family Distichodontidae. It is rarely found for sale, which is due to its specific requirements for keeping conditions. Often, these fish are kept improperly by…
Aphyocharax
Characidae
Aphyocharax anisitsi
The Red-Fin Tetra, also known as Aphyocharax with the scientific name Aphyocharax anisitsi, belongs to the family Characidae. Its first description was made by Eigenmann and Kennedy in 1903, following an expedition to…
Aphyocharax alburnus
Characidae
Aphyocharax alburnus
Aphyocharax alburnus, also known as the Gold-crown Tetra, belongs to the family Characidae. Its natural habitat is located in South America, extending from central Brazil to northern Argentina. This species prefers to…
Aphyocharax nattereri
Characidae
Aphyocharax nattereri
Aphyocharax nattereri, also known as Natterer's Aphyocharax, belongs to the Characidae family. This species is not as commonly found in pet stores as its tetra relatives, yet it possesses no less attractiveness and…
Aphyocharax rathbuni
Characidae
Aphyocharax rathbuni
Aphyocharax rathbuni, known scientifically as Aphyocharax rathbuni, belongs to the extensive Characidae family. This active, miniature fish is easy to keep and successfully breeds in aquarium conditions. It coexists…
Arnold's Copeina
Lebiasinidae
Copella arnoldi
Arnold's Copeina, or Pyrrhulina (scientific name — Copella arnoldi), is a member of the family Lebiasinidae. This graceful fish is unique for its amazing method of raising fry, which has been featured in several BBC and…
Banded Distichodus
Distichodontidae
Distichodus fasciolatus
The scientific name Distichodus fasciolatus, or Banded Distichodus, indicates its belonging to the family Distichodontidae. This fish originates from the African continent, where it can be found in the vast Congo River…
Banded Leporinus
Anostomidae
Leporinus fasciatus
The Banded Leporinus, scientifically known as Leporinus fasciatus, belongs to the Anostomidae family. For many years, this fish has attracted the attention of aquarists due to its characteristic alternating black and…
Banded Pencilfish
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus espei
Nannostomus espei, known as the Banded Pencilfish, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. It is quite popular in the aquarium hobby, but its widespread distribution is hindered by certain difficulties in breeding. However,…
Beckford's Pencilfish
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus beckfordi
Nannostomus beckfordi, belonging to the family Lebiasinidae, is a miniature and rather active fish, rarely exceeding 4 cm in length. A small school of these fish can be a magnificent addition to a tropical aquarium.…
Biara
Cynodontidae
Rhaphiodon vulpinus
The fish known as the Biara, or Chaparrin, with the scientific name Rhaphiodon vulpinus, belongs to the family Cynodontidae. This large predator is not suitable for beginner aquarists. It requires a very spacious…
Black Morpho Tetra
Crenuchidae
Poecilocharax weitzmani
Poecilocharax weitzmani, also known as the Black Morpho Tetra or Weitzman's Pencilfish, belongs to the family Crenuchidae. It is rarely found in home aquariums due to its high level of care difficulty. This species is…
Black Neon Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, also known as the Black Neon Tetra, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This fish is characterized by its energetic nature and attractive appearance, especially due to the bright,…
Black Pacu
Piranhas (Serrasalmidae)
Colossoma macropomum
Colossoma macropomum, more commonly known as Black Pacu or Tambaqui, is a member of the family Serrasalmidae. Although it belongs to the same category as popular aquarium inhabitants like Tetras and Neons, the striking…
Black Piranha
Piranhas (Serrasalmidae)
Serrasalmus rhombeus
The Rhombic, or Black Piranha, also known as the Red-Eyed Piranha (scientific name Serrasalmus rhombeus), belongs to the subfamily Serrasalminae. This fish is one of the most recognizable. Although its reputation as a…
Black Skirt Tetra (Veiltail)
Acestrorhamphidae
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi, more commonly known as the Long-finned Black Skirt Tetra, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish represents one of the morphological variations of the Black Skirt Tetra, distinguished…
Black Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
The Black Tetra, also known as the Black Skirt Tetra or Black Widow Tetra, has the scientific name Gymnocorymbus ternetzi and belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish is an excellent choice for beginner…
Blackfin Markiana
Stevardiidae
Markiana nigripinnis
Markiana nigripinnis, also known as the Blackfin Markiana, is a member of the Stevardiidae family, which includes characin fish. Its native range is the subtropical regions of South America. These fish inhabit the…
Blackspot Piranha
Piranhas (Serrasalmidae)
Pygocentrus cariba
The Blackspot Piranha, scientifically known as Pygocentrus cariba, belongs to the Serrasalmidae family and is considered one of the most famous predators of river depths. Despite its widespread notoriety, few aquarists…
Bleeding Heart Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Megalamphodus erythrostigma
The Red-Spotted Tetra, also known as Rubrostigma or Ornate Red-Spotted Tetra (scientific name Megalamphodus erythrostigma), belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This active, peaceful fish, distinguished by its…
Blind Cave Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Astyanax mexicanus
The Mexican Tetra, also known as the Blind Cave Tetra (scientific name Astyanax mexicanus), belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. Despite its unusual appearance and very specific habitat conditions, this fish is very…
Blue Diamond Tetra
African Tetras (Alestidae)
Alestopetersius smykalai
Alestopetersius smykalai, known as the Blue Diamond Tetra, belongs to the family Alestidae (African Tetras). This species is rarely found in home aquariums. In their natural habitat, they have practically disappeared,…
Blue Glass Tetra
Characidae
Paragoniates alburnus
Belonging to the family Characidae, the fish known as Paragoniates alburnus or Blue Glass Tetra is scientifically named Paragoniates alburnus. Its natural range covers territories in Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador,…
Blue Tetra
Stevardiidae
Mimagoniates microlepis
A representative of the Stevardiidae family, Mimagoniates microlepis, also known as the Blue Tetra. This beautiful schooling species has the unique ability to produce sounds, which are most likely used to attract a mate…
Brazilian Haraki
Prochilodontids (Prochilodontidae)
Semaprochilodus insignis
The Many-Barred Semaprochilodus, also known as the Brazilian Haraki (scientific name Semaprochilodus insignis), belongs to the family Prochilodontidae. In its natural habitat, this species is widely distributed across…
Breuseghem's Tetra
African Tetras (Alestidae)
Bathyaethiops breuseghemi
Breuseghem's Tetra, scientifically known as Bathyaethiops breuseghemi, is a member of the family Alestidae, or African Tetras. Its homeland is the African continent, where it is found in the middle Congo River basin, in…
Brycon hilarii
Bryconidae
Brycon hilarii
Brycon hilarii, known scientifically as Brycon hilarii, belongs to the family Bryconidae. This rather large fish can reach impressive sizes – over 60 cm in length and a weight exceeding 3 kg. For its successful keeping,…
Buenos Aires Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Psalidodon anisitsi
Psalidodon anisitsi, known as the Diamond Tetra, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish has long been popular among aquarists worldwide due to its attractive appearance and undemanding nature. Its only…
Caenotropus
Chilodontidae
Caenotropus labyrinthicus
A member of the Chilodontidae family, Caenotropus, scientifically known as Caenotropus labyrinthicus, originates from South America. Its presence is notable throughout the vast Amazon River basin, as well as in the…
Callistus
Acestrorhamphidae
Megalamphodus eques
Megalamphodus eques, known as the Callistus or Minor Tetra, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This beautiful ornamental fish, with its bright and expressive coloration, can adorn any aquarium, even if it's just a…
Cardinal Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Paracheirodon axelrodi
The Cardinal Tetra, or Red Neon (scientific name Paracheirodon axelrodi), belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish is one of the most beloved and widely available among aquarists. It captivates with its…
Carnegiella marthae
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
Carnegiella marthae
Carnegiella marthae, more commonly known as the Black-winged Hatchetfish or Martha's Hatchetfish, belongs to the family Gasteropelecidae (freshwater hatchetfishes). The origin of its first common name remains unknown.…
Chalceus
Chalceidae
Chalceus erythrurus
Chalceus erythrurus, known as the Yellowfin Chalceus, belongs to the family Chalceidae. This South American predator is of moderate size. If you are drawn to carnivorous species but don't want to set up a huge aquarium…
Characidium fasciatum
Crenuchidae
Characidium fasciatum
The Characidium fasciatum, scientifically known as Characidium fasciatum, is a member of the family Crenuchidae. Its modest coloration has led to its low popularity among aquarium enthusiasts. Nevertheless, this species…
Chilodus
Chilodontidae
Chilodus punctatus
Chilodus, scientifically known as Chilodus punctatus, is a species belonging to the family Chilodontidae. The common name for this fish, literally meaning "headstander," reflects its unique mode of locomotion. Most of…
Chocolate Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon vilmae
Hyphessobrycon vilmae, also known as the Chocolate Neon Tetra (scientific name Hyphessobrycon vilmae), belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This name was given in honor of Wilma Schultz – the wife of the…
Citharinus
Citharinidae
Citharinus citharus
Citharinus citharus, or Citharinus, belongs to the family Citharinidae. It is widely found in the river systems of tropical and equatorial Africa. This fish is more often of interest for commercial fishing than for…
Colombian Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon columbianus
The Colombian Tetra (Hyphessobrycon columbianus) is an attractive and peaceful fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae. Its care is straightforward, making it an excellent choice for aquarists. It harmonizes well…
Common Metynnis
Piranhas (Serrasalmidae)
Metynnis hypsauchen
The Common Metynnis, also known by its scientific name Metynnis hypsauchen, belongs to the family Serrasalmidae, which also includes piranhas. However, unlike its formidable relatives, this fish exhibits much more…
Congo Diamond Tetra
African Tetras (Alestidae)
Bryconalestes longipinnis
The Bryconalestes longipinnis, also known as the Congo Diamond Tetra or Bryconalestes longipinnis (scientific name), belongs to the family Alestidae, which includes African Tetras. These fish are a beautiful addition to…
Congo Gold Tetra
African Tetras (Alestidae)
Alestopetersius caudalis
Alestopetersius caudalis, known as the Yellow-tailed Congo Tetra or Congo Gold Tetra, belongs to the family Alestidae. Although this species may not be as widely distributed as some other African tetras, it can be…
Congo Tetra
African Tetras (Alestidae)
Phenacogrammus interruptus
Phenacogrammus interruptus, more commonly known as the Congo Tetra, belongs to the family Alestidae. This species is considered one of the most attractive among African characins, captivating observers with its…
Copella callolepis
Lebiasinidae
Copella callolepis
Copella callolepis, or Copella callolepis according to its scientific name, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. It is interesting to note that only in 2011 was this species officially recognized as distinct; before…
Copella compta
Lebiasinidae
Copella compta
Copella compta, or Copella compta, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. This fish originates from the tropical regions of South America, where it can be found in numerous forest streams and rivers located in the upper…
Copella nattereri
Lebiasinidae
Copella nattereri
Copella nattereri, also known as Natterer's Copella (scientific name Copella nattereri), belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. This agile, schooling fish, like other members of its genus, exhibits a very unusual breeding…
Curimata
Toothless Characins (Curimatidae)
Cyphocharax multilineatus
Cyphocharax multilineatus, known as Curimata, belongs to the family Curimatidae, or toothless characins. This fish is native to South America, where it is found in the upper reaches of the Rio Negro and Orinoco rivers.…
Diamond Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Makunaima pittieri
Among the representatives of the Acestrorhamphidae family, to which the Diamond Tetra (scientific name Makunaima pittieri) belongs, this species is perhaps the most luxurious. Its scales in adult individuals acquire…
Discus Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Brachychalcinus orbicularis
The scientific name Brachychalcinus orbicularis is assigned to the Orbicular Tetra, also known as the Discus Tetra, belonging to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish received its second name due to the similarity of…
Distichodus lusosso
Distichodontidae
Distichodus lusosso
Distichodus lusosso, scientifically known as Distichodus lusosso, belongs to the family Distichodontidae. Its native habitat is equatorial Africa, where it is found in Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, and the…
Dragon Tetra
Stevardiidae
Pseudocorynopoma doriae
The scientific name Pseudocorynopoma doriae indicates the Dragon Tetra's belonging to the Stevardiidae family. This species is not often found in home aquariums outside the American continent, mainly due to its modest…
Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish
Triportheidae
Triportheus angulatus
The Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish (scientific name Triportheus angulatus) belongs to the Triportheidae family. Interestingly, in English, it is often called the Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish, and due to some external resemblance,…
Emperor Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Nematobrycon palmeri
Nematobrycon palmeri, known as the Emperor or Royal Tetra, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. Its popularity is due to its striking coloration, peaceful disposition, ease of care, and relatively high hardiness.…