True hypsauchen silver dollar

Metynnis hypsauchen

A high silver disc with narrow dorsal bars, lower spots and a long adipose base

Trade labels do not always mean true hypsauchen.

Natural habitat: Native to the Amazon and Paraguay basins and rivers of the northern Guiana Shield.

Many fish sold under this name are misidentified; confirm identity before planning care.

Appearance and identification

Many trade specimens are M. altidorsalis. Check fin structure and pattern together.

Use suitable plant and prepared foods.

Likely to browse plants; be cautious with planted layouts.

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