Twospot Lebiasina
NameTwospot Lebiasina
Scientific NameLebiasina bimaculata
Common NamesTwospot Lebiasina, Two-spot Lebiasina, Two-spot Pike Characin
FamilyLebiasinidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Orinoco Basin, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Tetras, Dwarf Cichlids, Corydoras Catfish, Medium-sized Loricariids, Silver Hatchetfish
Description
The Twospot Lebiasina is a slender, active characin native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins. It typically exhibits a brownish-gold body with a lateral stripe and two distinct dark spots, one on the caudal peduncle. While generally peaceful towards larger tankmates, it can be predatory towards very small fish or fry.
