Hoplisoma baderi

Similar to nattereri but lacking that species' conspicuous black blotch at the dorsal-fin base.

Similar in appearance to nattereri, but lacking that species' conspicuous black blotch at the dorsal-fin base. Check the dorsal base rather than relying only on the dark flank band.

Adult length

Up to 4.7 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

22–26 °C

Lifespan

5–10 years

Natural habitat

Recorded from upper river reaches, with a range including the Maroni in Suriname and waters in Pará, Brazil.

Quoted maximum length excludes the tail.