Hemigrammocharax lineostriatus (African Tetra-Flechette with lines)

The Hemigrammocharax Lineostriatus fish is a freshwater fish which is mainly found in the rivers and lakes of Latin America. Its most notable characteristic is its olive green color, with dark vertical stripes on its body and black spots on its head. Its dorsal fin is thorny and its tail is strong and powerful.

Hemigrammocharax lineostriatus measures approximately 12 cm long and weighs approximately 50 g. His mouth is small and rounded, with teeth in the shape of hooks which allow him to capture and keep his food. It is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small crustaceans, insects and aquatic plants.

Hemigrammocharax lineostriatus is an active and fast fish that moves in groups in running waters. It can be found in shallow waters near the banks, where it feeds and reproduces. Hemigrammocharax lineostriatus is considered a common fish in its natural habitat, but its population tends to fluctuate according to weather conditions and water levels.

Hemigrammocharax lineostriatus is a fish that reproduces by Frai. The female lays her eggs on aquatic plants, where they are fertilized by the male. The eggs hatch approximately a week later and the young fish are independent from birth.