Schomburgk's Leaffish (Polycentrus schomburgkii)
Fish in the family Polycentridae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific namePolycentrus schomburgkii
FamilyPolycentridae
Also known asGuyana Leaffish, Black Leaffish
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
DietCarnivore
Adult size4 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 5.5-7.0, GH 2-12 dGH
Appearance
Deep leaf-shaped body, mottled brown normally but turning velvety near-black with pale spots when displaying; large protrusible mouth.
Difficulty and care for the Schomburgk's Leaffish
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Northern South America (Guianas, Venezuela, Trinidad)
Keeper notes
A small ambush predator that eats fish and shrimp small enough to swallow; territorial toward conspecifics when breeding. Keep with peaceful fish too large to be eaten. Sometimes found in slightly brackish water.
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