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Leptodoras linnelli

Leptodoras linnelli is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Doradidae. It lives on the bottom. It grows to 23 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 18–22 °C.

Size
23 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature
18–22 °C
pH
5.8–7.0
Tank footprint
120 × 45 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature18–22 °C
pH5.8–7.0
Hardness5–18 °dGH
Drawn to scale in a 120 cm tank

In the wild

Water type
Freshwater
Climate zone
Tropical
Habitat
On the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

  1. OrderSiluriformes
  2. FamilyDoradidae
  3. GenusLeptodoras
  4. SpeciesLeptodoras linnelli

Quick answers

Leptodoras linnelli size: how big does it get?
It grows to 23 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Leptodoras linnelli tank size: what is the minimum?
A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
Leptodoras linnelli water parameters: what does it need?
Temperature 18–22 °C, pH 5.8–7.0, hardness 5–18 °dGH.
Leptodoras linnelli: is it endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

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Sources

The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.