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Boehlkea
''Boehlkea'' is a genus of small characins found in the Amazon basin in South America.Thomaz, A.T., Arcila, D., Ortí, G. & Malabarba, L.R. (2015): Molecular phylogeny of the subfamily Stevardiinae Gill, 1858 (Characiformes: Characidae): classification and the evolution of reproductive traits. ''BMC Evolutionary Biology, (2015) 15: 146.'' Species There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus: * ''Boehlkea fredcochui'' Jacques Géry, Géry, 1966 (Cochu's blue tetra) * ''Boehlkea orcesi'' (James Erwin Böhlke, J. E. Böhlke, 1958) References Hemibryconini {{Characidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boehlkea Fredcochui
''Boehlkea fredcochui'', also known as the Cochu's blue tetra is a species of characin. Its natural range (biology), range is in the Amazon Basin. It is commonly kept as an aquarium fish.Thomaz, A.T., Arcila, D., Ortí, G. & Malabarba, L.R. (2015): Molecular phylogeny of the subfamily Stevardiinae Gill, 1858 (Characiformes: Characidae): classification and the evolution of reproductive traits. ''BMC Evolutionary Biology, (2015) 15: 146.'' The fish is named in honor of tropical fish importer Ferdinand (Fred) Cochu of the Paramount Aquarium, who introduced this species to the aquarium hobby around 1956. Aquarium care * Maximum length: * Colors: Blue, pink * Temperature preference: 22-27 Celsius (71-80 Fahrenheit) * pH preference: 6 to 7.5 * Hardness preference: Soft to medium (less than 15ºd) * Salinity preference: No salt * Compatibility: Generally peaceful, may nip fins during feeding or when stressed * Life span: Typically 2 to 3 years * Ease of keeping: Easy * Ease of b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
