Zenarchopterus ectuntio
NameZenarchopterus ectuntio
Scientific NameZenarchopterus ectuntio
Common NamesFreshwater Halfbeak, River Halfbeak, Ectuntio Halfbeak
FamilyZenarchopteridae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger peaceful tetras, Rasboras, Peaceful gouramis, Corydoras catfish, Other peaceful, similarly sized surface dwellers
Description
Zenarchopterus ectuntio is a slender, surface-dwelling fish known for its elongated lower jaw, characteristic of halfbeaks. It has a silvery body and is often found in freshwater rivers and estuaries in Southeast Asia. These fish are active swimmers that prefer to stay near the water's surface.
