Thayeria obliqua
| Common Names: | Penguin Fish Short Striped Thayeria |
| Synonyms: | Thayeria obliquus |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - South; Amazon River |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peacful shoaler. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Most commercial, frozen, freeze-dried, and small live foods accepted. Heavily-planted tank with well oxgenated water. Frequent water changes are recommended. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 7cm (2.8") Female: 7cm (2.8") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Surface; Middle-Surface |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Hard to determine from external features. |
| Breeding: | Eggs scattered in vegetation. Fry hatch in about one day. |
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| Comments: | Frequently swims in a tail-down position. |
| Main Colours: | Black, Silver |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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