Atlantic Piquitinga
NameAtlantic Piquitinga
Scientific NameLycengraulis grossidens
Common NamesAtlantic Piquitinga, Piquitinga
FamilyEngraulidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, South America, Brazil
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesArcherfish, Monos, Scats, Larger Brackish Gobies
Description
The Atlantic Piquitinga is a silvery, schooling anchovy species found in the Western Atlantic, often inhabiting estuaries and coastal marine waters. It is a euryhaline fish, capable of tolerating a wide range of salinities. These fish are predatory carnivores, feeding on plankton, small crustaceans, and other small fish.
