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Coral Red Pencilfish
About Coral Red Pencilfish
Coral Red Pencilfish (Nannostomus mortenthaleri), commonly called Red arc pencil fish or Peruvian red pencil fish, belongs to the superfamily Lebiasinidea. This freshwater fish requires a pH of 5.0 to 7.0 and a temperature of 74 degrees to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. It can be fed brine shrimp, daphnia, or high-quality pellets.
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Common Name
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Coral red pencilfish, Red arc pencilfish, Peruvian red pencilfish, Ruby red pencilfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Nannostomus mortenthaleri
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Species
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Nannostomus mortenthaleri
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Genus
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Nannostomus
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SubFamily
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Diplodactylinae
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Family
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Lebiasinidae
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SuperFamily
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Lebiasinidea
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SubOrder
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Characoidei
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Order
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Characiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Coral Red Pencilfish |
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Color
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Orange
Black
White
Yellow
Red
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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1.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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2 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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75°F to 82°F |
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Substrate
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Dark Substrate
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Water Hardness
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Soft
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Minimum Tank Size
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5 gallons |
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pH
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5.0 to 7.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Coral Red Pencilfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Coral Red Pencilfish. |
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Lifespan
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5 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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South and Central America
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Product Offers for Coral Red Pencilfish Care: Aqueon Tropical Granules Tropical Fish Food, 6.5 oz., or find other offers here
