Knightia eocaena
NameKnightia eocaena
Scientific NameKnightia eocaena
Common NamesKnightia, Eocene Herring
FamilyClupeidae
OriginNorth America, Green River Formation
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)70-80
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesNone (Extinct)
Description
Knightia eocaena is an extinct genus of freshwater fish from the Eocene epoch, famously found in the Green River Formation of Wyoming. It was a small, schooling fish, resembling modern herrings, and is one of the most common fossil fish. As an extinct species, it is not kept in aquariums.
