Hoplisoma ehrhardti

An eastern Brazilian stream species resembling paleatum and carlae.

This eastern Brazilian stream species resembles paleatum and carlae.

Adult length

Up to 5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

18–23 °C

Lifespan

5–10 years

pH

6.5–7.5

Hardness

5–15 dGH

Natural habitat

Native to coastal rivers of southern Brazil and the Iguaçu basin.

Quoted maximum length excludes the tail.