Striped Leporinus

A group of small, black and white-striped fish float among green plants.

Scientific Name: Leporinus fasciatus

Conservation Status:

Data Deficient IUCN Red List

About

A torpedo-shaped freshwater fish, striped leporinus (also known as banded leporinus) are yellow with black vertical stripes.

LOCATION WITHIN THE ZOO

You’ll find this fish in an aquarium in the LAIR. See Zoo Map.

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