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| Family: |
Lepidosirenidae |
| Species: |
Lepidosiren paradoxa |
| Common Name: |
South American lungfish |
| Size: |
Up to 48 inches (120cm) |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
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| Habitat: |
South America: Amazon, Paraguay and lower Paraná
River basins. |
| Min Tank Size: |
125 gallon for young, public aquarium for adults. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, live preferred but will eat anything
meaty. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, will eat smaller fish. |
| Water: |
Not critcal, lives in stagnent pools with little
current, temperature range of 75 to 83°F (24-28°C) |
| Care: |
Easy, requires little. Have a tight cover as they
can wander. |
| Communities: |
Cannot be kept with smaller fish. Best in a species
tank. |
| Suitability: |
Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |
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