Corynopoma riisei
| Common Names: | Swordtail Characin Swordtail Tetra |
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| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - South; me |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful shoaler. Do not keep with fin-nipping species. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Most commercial, frozen, freeze-dried, and small live foods accepted. Well planted tank, but with ample swimming space. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 5cm (2") Female: 5cm (2") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Surface; Middle-Surface |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Male has swordlike extention on caudal fin. |
| Breeding: | Male uses fleshy structures on gill covers to lure females. Eggs are fertilized internally and then layed by female. Hatching takes about 36 hours. |
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| Comments: | Despite being relatively rare in the hobby, this fish is suprisingly well-suited for aquarium life. |
| Main Colours: | Silver, Clear |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Not Specified |
| Tail: | Forked |
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