Sailfin Characin
Crenuchus spilurus
The Sailfin Characin (Crenuchus spilurus) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Crenuchidae. It grows to 5.7 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 20–28 °C.
- Size
- 5.7 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 20–28 °C
- pH
- 4.0–6.5
- Tank footprint
- 75 × 30 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature20–28 °C
pH4.0–6.5
Hardness1–5 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCharaciformes
- FamilyCrenuchidae
- GenusCrenuchus
- SpeciesCrenuchus spilurus
Quick answers
- Sailfin Characin size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 5.7 cm (total length).
- Sailfin Characin tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 75 × 30 cm.
- Sailfin Characin water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 20–28 °C, pH 4.0–6.5, hardness 1–5 °dGH.
- Sailfin Characin: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.