Striped Characin (Cyphocharax multilineatus)
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Striped Characin
Cyphocharax multilineatus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
Freshwater
5.5 - 7.5
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
8-20 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Curimatidae
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Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Ciphocharax multilineatus, Curimatus multilineatus, Curimata multilineata, Curimatorbis multilineatus
Origin
- South America: Upper Negro River in both Brazil and Venezuela and upper portions of Orinoco River in Venezuela.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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