Striped Aplochiton
NameStriped Aplochiton
Scientific NameAplochiton taeniatus
Common NamesStriped Aplochiton, Peladilla, Striped Smelt
FamilyAplochitonidae
OriginSouthern South America, Chile, Argentina, Patagonia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)45-65
pH Range6.0-7.5
Description
The Striped Aplochiton is a slender, elongated fish native to cold, clear waters of Southern South America. It exhibits a silvery body with a distinctive lateral stripe and is an active, predatory species. This fish is rarely, if ever, kept in home aquariums due to its specialized cold-water requirements and predatory nature.
