Family: Characidae
Ectrepopterus uruguayensis — a Characidae freshwater fish. Reaches 3.8–5.6 cm; keep at 14–26 °C.
A Characidae species: Ectrepopterus uruguayensis lives bottom-dwelling over blackwater streams and flooded forest. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Adults reach 3.8–5.6 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
Hold 14–26 °C and keep it stable — 14.0–26.0 °C narrowed from occurrence records. Heater for stable tropical warmth.
Expect 3.8–5.6 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 38 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is blackwater streams and flooded forest — still to gentle current, moderate.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.