The Striped pike characin (Boulengerella lateristriga) is a freshwater fish of the family Ctenoluciidae that grows up to 26 cm.
Description
The striped pike characin is a pike characin (Ctenoluciidae) from the Amazon and Orinoco basin in South America. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a very slender, elongate, silvery, torpedo-shaped body with a long, pointed snout and a dark longitudinal stripe. As a fast predator it waits just below the surface and seizes small fish with a quick lunge. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Striped pike characin?
The Striped pike characin has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Striped pike characin live?
The Striped pike characin lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Striped pike characin get?
The Striped pike characin grows to a maximum of about 26 cm.
Is the Striped pike characin dangerous to humans?
No, the Striped pike characin is harmless to humans.
Is the Striped pike characin edible?
Yes, the Striped pike characin is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Boulengerella
More from the family Ctenoluciidae
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