The Altum Angelfish, scientifically known as Pterophyllum altum, is a type of fish found in the Orinoco River Basin and Upper Rio Negro watershed.
These areas are located in southern Venezuela, southeastern Colombia, and northern Brazil.
This fish lives in rivers and can grow up to 20 cm tall with a maximum length of 18 cm.
Altum Angelfish Interesting Facts
- The Altum Angelfish (Pterophyllum altum) is native to South America and is found in the Orinoco River Basin and Upper Rio Negro watershed.
- These fish prefer water with a pH of 4.8 to 6.2, a hardness between 1 to 5 dH, and temperatures between 81°F to 88°F.
- Altum Angelfish are benthopelagic, swimming near the bottom of the water column without migrating.
- These fish grow up to 18 cm in total length and reach heights of up to 20 cm.
Altum Angelfish Habitat
The Altum Angelfish is a tropical freshwater fish from South America. It lives in the Amazon River basin, specifically in the upper Negro River area, and the Orinoco River basin, including its tributaries like Inírida and Atabapo rivers up to Puerto Ayacucho.
These fish prefer environments with a pH range of 4.8 to 6.2 and water hardness between 1 to 5 dH. They thrive in warm waters with temperatures between 81°F to 88°F (27°C to 31°C).
The Altum Angelfish is benthopelagic, meaning it swims near the bottom of the water column, and does not migrate.
| Water Temperature: | 81°F to 88°F (27°C to 31°C) |
| Water pH: | 4.8 to 6.2 pH |
| Water Hardness: | 1 to 5 dH |
Altum Angelfish Physical Characteristics
Size: 7.1 inches (18.0 centimeters)
Altum Angelfish grows up to 18.0 cm in total length.
Altum Angelfish Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Pterophyllum |
| Scientific Name: | Pterophyllum altum |
| Also Known As: | Altum Angelfish |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |