Characiformes Collection

Piraputanga fish (Brycon hilarii) in underwater landscape, Aquario Natural, Rio Baia Bonito, Bonito area, Serra da Bodoquena (Bodoquena Mountain Range), Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Piraputanga (Brycon hilarii) shoal, Rio Olhio d agua, tributary of Rio da Prata, Bonito area, Serra da Bodoquena (Bodoquena Mountain Range), Mato Grosso del Sul, Brazil

Snorkeller with shoal of Piraputanga (Brycon hilarii), Rio Olha d Agua at Cabeceira do Prata, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Piraputanga, (Brycon hilarii) reflected on the water surface, Aquario Natural, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Piraputanga (Brycon hilarii) and small Tetra fish (Hyphessobrycon sp. ) Rio Olhio d Agua
Piraputanga (Brycon hilarii) and small Tetra fish (Hyphessobrycon sp.) Rio Olhio d Agua, tributary of Rio da Prata, Serra da Bodoquena (Bodoquena Mountain Range), Mato Grosso do Sul

Underwater view of African tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus), predatory fish in the Okavango river with Water lily (Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea) and other aquatic plants

Freshwater Dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) Recanto Ecologico, Rio da Prata, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Piraputanga (Brycon hilarii) fish jumping out of water to catch fruit on overhanging branches, Brazil

Shoal of Piraputanga, (Brycon hilarii), close to the surface, Aquario Natural, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Okavango robbers (Rhabdalestes maunensis) fish swimming up the temporary Selinda Spillway, northern Botswana. This shallow river cuts across the Kalahari Desert

Curimbata (Prochilodus lineatus) in a clear stream of the Pantanal, with Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp.), Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Taken for the Freshwater Project

Silver Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus levis), side view

Hemibrycon taeniurus, Mountain spring sardine

Pretty tetra: a shiny yellow fish with reddish eyes

Red-bellied Piranha, Serrasalmus nattereri, a Red Piranha with stocky body and jutting jaw

Group of Cardinal Tetras (Paracheirodon axelrodi), red, yellow and blue striped fish

Colossoma oculus, three red bellied Pacu fish, against a clear background

Pair of black-spotted, silver Piranhas (Serrasalminae), side view

Cardinal Tetras (Paracheirodon axelrodi), shoal

Tigerfish skull C016 / 5707
Tigerfish 9Hydrocynus sp.) skull. Tigerfish are found in warm rivers and lakes throughout Africa. They are fierce and voracious, feeding on whatever is most abundant

Chalceus nigrotaeniatus
From Pencil drawings by Alfred Russel Wallace

Hydrocynus sp. tigerfish
Specimen skull of a tigerfish (Hydrocynus sp.). Tigerfish are found in warm rivers and lakes throughout Africa, they are fierce and voracious feeding on whatever is most abundant

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Characiformes: A Captivating Underwater Journey" Dive into the mesmerizing realm of Characiformes, a diverse and captivating group of fish that inhabit various aquatic landscapes around the world. In Aquario Natural, Rio Baia Bonito, witness the graceful Piraputanga fish (Brycon hilarii) gliding through an enchanting underwater landscape, their vibrant colors contrasting with the serene surroundings. Venturing further to Rio Olhio d agua, a tributary of Rio da Prata, be amazed by the spectacle of a shoal of Piraputanga swimming in perfect harmony. As you snorkel alongside them at Cabeceira do Prata, feel their curious gaze as they gracefully navigate through crystal-clear waters. In this underwater wonderland, witness fascinating interactions between species. The Piraputanga shares its habitat with small Tetra fish (Hyphessobrycon sp. ), creating a harmonious ecosystem where each creature plays its part. Traveling across continents to Africa's waterways, encounter another formidable member of the Characiformes family - the African tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus). With its fierce predatory nature and razor-sharp teeth glistening under sunlight, it commands respect in its domain. Closer to home in Recanto Ecologico on Rio da Prata lies another remarkable characin - Freshwater Dorado (Salminus brasiliensis). Known for its impressive size and strength, this majestic fish captivates all who have the privilege to observe it in action. Returning to Brazil's lush forests and riversides brings us face-to-face with extraordinary behaviors exhibited by these charismatic creatures. Watch in awe as Piraputanga leaps out of water effortlessly to catch fruit hanging from overhanging branches - a testament to their agility and adaptability.