Epiros Riffle Dace
NameEpiros Riffle Dace
Scientific NameTelestes pleurobipunctatus
Common NamesEpiros Riffle Dace, Greek Riffle Dace
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSoutheastern Europe, Greece, Albania, Ionian Sea basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4.7
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-72
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther small European cyprinids, Cool-water loaches, Small riverine gobies
Description
The Epiros Riffle Dace is a small, slender freshwater fish characterized by a prominent dark lateral stripe and often subtle reddish or orange markings, particularly during breeding. It thrives in cool, clear, oxygen-rich riffles and streams, typically over gravelly substrates. This peaceful, schooling species is native to the Ionian Sea basin in Greece and Albania.
