Ruddy Bowfin
Amia calva
The Ruddy Bowfin (Amia calva) is a subtropical freshwater fish of the family Amiidae. It lives on the bottom. It grows to 109 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 15–24 °C.
- Size
- 109 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 15–24 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Tank footprint
- 180 × 60 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature15–24 °C
pH6.0–7.5
Hardness3–15 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Subtropical
- Habitat
- On the bottom
- Aquarium trade
- Public aquariums only
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderAmiiformes
- FamilyAmiidae
- GenusAmia
- SpeciesAmia calva
Quick answers
- Ruddy Bowfin size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 109 cm (total length).
- Ruddy Bowfin tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 180 × 60 cm.
- Ruddy Bowfin water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 15–24 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 3–15 °dGH.
- Ruddy Bowfin: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.