Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish
Triportheus angulatus
The Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish (Triportheus angulatus) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Triportheidae. It swims in midwater close to the bottom, between 0 and 5 m deep. It grows to 23.8 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–30 °C.
- Size
- 23.8 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Temperature
- 22–30 °C
- pH
- 5.0–7.5
- Tank footprint
- 120 × 30 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature22–30 °C
pH5.0–7.5
Hardness0–20 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Depth
surface
0 m5 m
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCharaciformes
- FamilyTriportheidae
- GenusTriportheus
- SpeciesTriportheus angulatus
Quick answers
- Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 23.8 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.
- Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 22–30 °C, pH 5.0–7.5, hardness 0–20 °dGH.
- Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.