Polycentrus [SEP] parent taxon
Polycentrus
Polycentrus is a genus of small fish belonging to the Polycentridae family. They are found in fresh and brackish water in northern South America and Trinidad.
Species.
There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus:
- "Polycentrus jundia"
- "Polycentrus schomburgkii" (Guyana leaffish)
a niche in the aquarium hobby; however, none of these species are easy to maintain in aquariums, requiring very clean, soft, acidic water and copious amounts of live foods.
Genera and species.
- Genus "Monocirrhus"
- "Monocirrhus polyacanthus" (Amazon leaffish)
- Genus "Polycentrus"
- "Polycentrus jundia"
- "Polycentrus schomburgkii" (Guyana leaffish)