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Freshwater fishes

The fish list

499 species, each with the water it needs, who it gets along with, and where it comes from. Find one, or browse by family, genus or river.

EndangeredRarePopularPeacefulSmall (6 cm or less)Calm waterStrong flowSchoolingL-numbersWith photo ✓ Basic profiles too
Showing: Genus: Rineloricaria ✕

Rineloricaria 2 fish

Red lizard whiptail

L010a
Red lizard whiptail ≈

Plecos · RineloricariaStaple

  • 22–27°C
  • pH 5.5–7.5
  • Calm
  • 5 in
  • Bottom
  • Mixed
  • Peaceful

Lays eggs in the open, and the male guards them where you can watch.

Aquarium-bred colour strain

Red lizard whiptail

L010a

Aquarium-bred colour strain · river

Temperature
22–27°C
pH
5.5–7.5
Adult size
5 in · 12 cm
Flow
Calm
Swims
Bottom
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Breeding
Easy
Typical price
$10–25
In Canada
Common
Rarity
Pet-store staple

Lays eggs in the open, and the male guards them where you can watch. Prefers cooler water.

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Photo: Kaden Slone, CC BY 4.0

Pearlscale whiptail

L042
Pearlscale whiptail ≈

Plecos · Rineloricaria

  • 22–27°C
  • pH 5.5–7.5
  • Bottom
  • Mixed
Unknown origin

Pearlscale whiptail

L042

Rineloricaria cf. platyura

Unknown origin · river

Temperature
22–27°C
pH
5.5–7.5
Swims
Bottom
Diet
Omnivore
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Photo: Julien Renoult, CC BY 4.0

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