Characins
Species in the catalogue: 182
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Exodon
Characidae
Exodon paradoxus
The scientific name Exodon paradoxus is firmly established for this fish, which belongs to the Characidae family. Its name contains the element “paradoxical,” likely reflecting the astonishing behavioral characteristics…
False Black Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Gymnocorymbus thayeri
The False Black Tetra, also known as the Blue-spotted Gymnocorymbus (scientific name Gymnocorymbus thayeri), belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. It was named in honor of the patron N. Thayer, who supported a…
False Neon Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Paracheirodon simulans
The False Blue Neon Tetra, scientifically known as Paracheirodon simulans, is a member of the Acestrorhamphidae family. It is significantly less common in the aquarium trade than other Neon species, yet it is no less…
False Pristella Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon simulatus
Hyphessobrycon simulatus, or the False Pristella Tetra (also known as the False Transparent Tetra), belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. As its name suggests, this fish bears a resemblance to the Pristella Tetra,…
False Rummy-Nose Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Petitella georgiae
A member of the Acestrorhamphidae family, Petitella georgiae, is scientifically known as the “False Rummy-Nose Tetra” or “False Rummy-Nose.” As its name suggests, this fish bears a striking resemblance to two closely…
Firehead Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Petitella bleheri
The Bleeding Heart Tetra, also known as the Rummy-nose Tetra (Petitella bleheri), belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. Its peaceful nature and availability have made it extremely popular among aquarists worldwide.…
Flame Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Hyphessobrycon flammeus, also known as the Flame Tetra or Red Tetra, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. These fish are distinguished by their beautiful fiery coloration. However, when purchased from pet stores,…
Freshwater Barracuda
Ctenoluciidae
Ctenolucius hujeta
Ctenolucius hujeta, more commonly known as the Freshwater Barracuda or Pike Characin, is a member of the Ctenoluciidae family. This species is a fast and efficient predator. Despite its predatory lifestyle, it is…
Giant Hatchetfish
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
Thoracocharax securis
A member of the family Gasteropelecidae, the Platinum Hatchetfish (scientific name Thoracocharax securis) originates from South America. These fish inhabit the vast Amazon River basin, where they are more commonly found…
Glass Tetra
Characidae
Prionobrama filigera
The Glass Tetra, scientifically known as Prionobrama filigera, is a member of the Characidae family. Its main feature is its almost completely transparent body, which contrasts with its bright red caudal fin. Another…
Glowlight Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
The Glowlight Tetra, or Hemigrammus erythrozonus by its scientific name, is a member of the Acestrorhamphidae family. It gets its name from the bright red-orange stripe running from its head to its caudal fin. These…
Gnathocharax
Acestrorhynchidae
Gnathocharax steindachneri
Steindachner's Gnathocharax, scientifically known as Gnathocharax steindachneri, belongs to the family Acestrorhynchidae. Previously, this species was a rather rare guest in amateur aquariums. Its appearance in…
Golden Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hemigrammus rodwayi
The Golden Tetra, scientifically known as Hemigrammus rodwayi, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish gets its name from its bright golden scales. In reality, this "gilded" effect is due to the presence of…
Green Neon Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hemigrammus hyanuary
Hemigrammus hyanuary, known as the Green Neon Tetra or Green Neon, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. Its homeland is South America, where its habitat covers vast areas of the upper and middle Amazon River basin.…
Green-Striped Tetra
Iguanodectidae
Iguanodectes spilurus
The Iguana Tetra, also known as the Green-Striped Tetra, and scientifically as Iguanodectes spilurus, is a member of the family Iguanodectidae. Its straightforward care does not require significant time or financial…
Hasemania
Acestrorhamphidae
Hasemania nana
The Copper Tetra, also known as Hasemania (scientific name — Hasemania nana), belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This fish is considered an excellent choice for a community tank. Its popularity is due to its…
Hatchetfish
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
Gasteropelecus sternicla
The scientific name Gasteropelecus sternicla refers to hatchetfish, belonging to the family Gasteropelecidae. These fish are notable for their unusual appearance. Their original body shape is not the only distinguishing…
Head-and-taillight Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Holopristis ocellifera
The Head-and-taillight Tetra, also known by its scientific name Holopristis ocellifera, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This freshwater tropical fish is very common, easy to keep and breed, and coexists well…
Hemiodus quadrimaculatus
Hemiodontidae
Hemiodus quadrimaculatus
Hemiodus quadrimaculatus, known as the Four-spotted Hemiodus, belongs to the family Hemiodontidae. This fish species originates from South America, where it is widely distributed in the Amazon basins – such as the Rio…
Hummingbird Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Trochilocharax ornatus
The Hummingbird Tetra, scientifically known as Trochilocharax ornatus, is a member of the Acestrorhamphidae family. This species undoubtedly lives up to its name, as it is among the most miniature aquarium fish.…
Hyphessobrycon elachys
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon elachys
Hyphessobrycon elachys, known by its scientific name, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish is native to South America, where it can be found in the Paraguay River basin. This river flows through the…
Kerri Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Inpaichthys kerri
A miniature fish with original coloration, particularly prominent in males, the Kerri Tetra or Purple Emperor Tetra, scientifically known as Inpaichthys kerri, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. It is…
Kitty Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon heliacus
The Kitty Tetra, scientifically known as Hyphessobrycon heliacus, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This fish originates from South America, where it is found in the Telis Pires River basin. This river, in turn,…
Ladigesia roloffi
African Tetras (Alestidae)
Ladigesia roloffi
Ladigesia roloffi, scientifically known as Ladigesia roloffi, belongs to the family Alestidae, or African tetras. In the wild, this species of tetra is becoming increasingly rare due to the destruction of its natural…
Laemolyta taeniata
Anostomidae
Laemolyta taeniata
Laemolyta taeniata, also known as the striped laemolyta, belongs to the family Anostomidae. It is quite rare in aquariums. Often, it arrives in batches with more brightly colored fish species, but due to its unassuming…
Lemon Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
The Lemon Tetra, or Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis, is a representative of the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish attracts attention with both its appearance and behavior. Its coloration, ranging from yellow to lemon,…
Leporinus arcus
Anostomidae
Leporinus arcus
Leporinus arcus, also known as the Red-lipped Leporinus, belongs to the family Anostomidae. This is a rather large fish with modest coloration and a challenging temperament, requiring a spacious aquarium. All these…
Leporinus striatus
Anostomidae
Leporinus striatus
The Four-lined Leporinus, also known as Leporinus striatus, belongs to the family Anostomidae. This fish species inhabits the waters of South America, particularly in the Paraná and Paraguay river basins, covering the…
Leporinus vittatus
Anostomidae
Leporellus vittatus
Leporinus vittatus, a representative of the family Anostomidae, known scientifically as Leporellus vittatus, is a large fish with a distinctive character and rather modest coloration. Its keeping requires a spacious…
Lippincott's Metynnis
Piranhas (Serrasalmidae)
Metynnis lippincottianus
Metynnis lippincottianus, or Lippincott's Metynnis, is a member of the family Serrasalmidae. Although this fish belongs to the piranha group, its temperament is significantly more peaceful than that of its famous…
Long-nosed Distichodus
Distichodontidae
Distichodus sexfasciatus
The Long-nosed Distichodus, scientifically known as Distichodus sexfasciatus, is a member of the family Distichodontidae. This rather large fish, characterized by its distinctive striped coloration, outwardly resembles…
Loreto Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon loretoensis
The Loreto Tetra (Hyphessobrycon loretoensis) is a fish belonging to the Characin family. It is named after the Loreto region in northeastern Peru, where it was first discovered. This species is known for its…
Marbled Hatchetfish
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
Carnegiella strigata
The scientific name Carnegiella strigata belongs to the family Gasteropelecidae, whose name translates to "axe-shaped belly." This name is reflected in the appearance of the marbled hatchetfish or Carnegiella. As an…
Marbled Headstander
Anostomidae
Abramites hypselonotus
Abramites hypselonotus, known as the Marbled Headstander, is a member of the Anostomidae family. This fish is quite rare in home aquariums, partly due to difficulties in breeding and its peculiar "character". Most…
Mimagoniates barberi
Stevardiidae
Mimagoniates barberi
Mimagoniates barberi, scientifically known as Mimagoniates barberi, belongs to the family Stevardiidae. These fish are agile and active, and their coloration is notable for beautiful blue hues. They will be an excellent…
Moenkhausia agnesae
Acestrorhamphidae
Moenkhausia agnesae
Moenkhausia agnesae, known in scientific literature as Moenkhausia agnesae, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish is native to South America, specifically found in the upper reaches of the Amazon River. It…
Moenkhausia Colletti
Acestrorhamphidae
Hemigrammus collettii
Hemigrammus collettii, known as Moenkhausia Colletti, belongs to the extensive Acestrorhamphidae family. This species appeared in Europe in the early 2000s, becoming available to aquarists. In general, they are not…
Moon Myloplus
Piranhas (Serrasalmidae)
Myloplus rubripinnis
The Moon Myloplus, or Redhook Myloplus (scientific name Myloplus rubripinnis), belongs to the family Serrasalmidae, also known as the Piranha family. This is a large schooling fish that exhibits a peaceful temperament…
Myloplus schomburgkii
Piranhas (Serrasalmidae)
Myloplus schomburgkii
Myloplus schomburgkii, also known as the Schomburgk's Myloplus or Disk Tetra, bears the scientific name Myloplus schomburgkii and belongs to the family Serrasalmidae (Piranhas). This species is a herbivorous relative of…
Mylossoma duriventre
Piranhas (Serrasalmidae)
Mylossoma duriventre
The fish Mylossoma duriventre, known as Mylossoma duriventre, belongs to the family Serrasalmidae, or piranhas. Its natural range covers the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, found in the Amazon,…
Nannaethiops unitaeniatus
Distichodontidae
Nannaethiops unitaeniatus
Nannaethiops unitaeniatus, known as the One-striped Nannaethiops, belongs to the family Distichodontidae. These fish are rarely found in hobbyists' aquariums, although they have all the qualities to become truly…
Nannostomus anduzei
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus anduzei
Nannostomus anduzei, known scientifically as Nannostomus anduzei, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. The fish was named in honor of the Venezuelan biologist and explorer Pablo Anduze, who first provided a detailed…
Nannostomus harrisoni
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus harrisoni
Nannostomus harrisoni, also known as the Black-striped Nannostomus, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. This species is named after James Harrison, a scientist who actively assisted in the Indiana University and…
Nannostomus marginatus
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus marginatus
The Dwarf Pencilfish, or Nannostomus marginatus, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. These active and undemanding fish can become a true adornment to almost any freshwater aquarium. Thanks to their simplicity, they are…
Nannostomus marilynae
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus marilynae
Nannostomus marilynae, known by its scientific name, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. It was named in honour of Marilyn Sohner Weitzman, the wife of the scientist who described this species. In aquaristics, these…
Nannostomus minimus
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus minimus
Nannostomus minimus, with the Latin name Nannostomus minimus, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. It is quite rare among amateur aquarists. These fish are often found as incidental bycatch in shipments with other…
Neon Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Paracheirodon innesi
Paracheirodon innesi, better known as the Neon Tetra or Blue Neon, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This aquarium fish rightly holds a place among the most beloved and popular species. As early as the 1930s, it…
One-lined Pencilfish
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus unifasciatus
Nannostomus unifasciatus, also known as the One-lined Pencilfish, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. This popular aquarium fish is notable for its unusual oblique swimming style, which distinguishes it from other…
Ornate Crenuchus
Crenuchidae
Crenuchus spilurus
The Ornate Crenuchus, scientifically known as Crenuchus spilurus, is a native member of the family Crenuchidae. This unique and attractive fish stands out among most characins due to its pronounced sexual dimorphism and…
Ornate Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Megalamphodus bentosi
The Ornate Tetra, also known as the Common Ornate Tetra or by its scientific name Megalamphodus bentosi, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This species is a classic representative of the extensive group of…
Parodon affinis
Parodontidae
Apareiodon affinis
Apareiodon affinis, formerly known as Parodon affinis, belongs to the family Parodontidae and is commonly known as the simple Parodon. These fish originate from South America, specifically from the vast La Plata region…
Pellegrin's Leporinus
Anostomidae
Leporinus pellegrinii
Leporinus pellegrinii, also known as Pellegrin's Leporinus, is a member of the family Anostomidae. Its homeland is the vast expanses of South America; in particular, it is widely distributed throughout the entire length…
Pencilfish
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus eques
The Pencilfish (Nannostomus eques) is a member of the Lebiasinidae family, an exceptionally interesting aquarium fish to observe. It possesses an amazing ability to change its body pattern depending on the intensity of…
Penguin Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Thayeria boehlkei
The Crooked-Striped Thayeria, widely known as the Penguin Tetra, with the scientific name Thayeria boehlkei, is a member of the Acestrorhamphidae family. These fish are characterized by their cheerful, energetic, and…
Pepper Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Axelrodia stigmatias
The Pepper Tetra, or Axelrodia stigmatias, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. The fish was named after an American entrepreneur who made a significant contribution to the popularization of aquaristics. The…
Peruvian Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon peruvianus
The Peruvian Tetra, or Peruvian Neon (scientific name Hyphessobrycon peruvianus), belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This species has gained widespread popularity in aquaristics due to its moderate requirements,…
Phantom Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Megalamphodus megalopterus
The Phantom Tetra, also known as the Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus megalopterus), belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. For many years, this fish has maintained its popularity among aquarists, becoming one of…
Phenacogaster calverti
Characidae
Phenacogaster calverti
The fish Phenacogaster calverti, known as Phenacogaster calverti, belongs to the family Characidae. Its natural habitat is the numerous coastal river systems of the Brazilian states of Ceará and Paraíba in the east of…
Pike Characin
Ctenoluciidae
Boulengerella lateristriga
Boulengerella lateristriga, also known as the Striped Pike Characin or Pike Characin, belongs to the family Ctenoluciidae. This species is not difficult to keep, provided it is given a sufficiently spacious aquarium…
Platinum Hatchetfish
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
Thoracocharax stellatus
Thoracocharax stellatus, also known as the Golden or Platinum Hatchetfish, belongs to the family Gasteropelecidae. These fish impress with their unusual body shape, making them an attractive choice for aquarists,…