Térraba Toothcarp
NameTérraba Toothcarp
Scientific NameAlfaro huberi
Common NamesTérraba Toothcarp, Huber's Livebearer, Knife Livebearer
FamilyPoeciliidae
OriginCentral America, Costa Rica, Panama
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesLarger Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Rainbowfish, Corydoras Catfish, Bristlenose Plecos
Description
The Térraba Toothcarp, also known as Huber's Livebearer, is a slender, active freshwater fish native to Central America. Males display more vibrant coloration and a more pronounced dorsal fin, often with a yellowish tint. They are known for their unique body shape and livebearing reproduction, but can be nippy towards smaller or long-finned tankmates.
