Luciocephalus aura

A long head and huge protrusible mouth on a slender body, with small iridescent flank spots.

A long head and huge protrusible mouth accompany a slender body. Conspicuous small iridescent flank spots are an important visible distinction from L. pulcher.

Adult length

Up to 10.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Natural habitat

Inhabits freshwater swamp forest.

A blackwater ambush predator with demanding water-quality and feeding requirements. Small fish and shrimp are not safe.