Heros spurius

Heros spurius occupies slow-moving rivers and lagoons in the Llanos and Orinoco floodplain of Colombia and Venezuela. Its colouration is more understated than other severums, featuring a greenish-silver body with faint vertical barring and a characteristic dark eye-stripe. However, fish in prime condition develop a subtle golden wash on the flanks and soft red-orange tones in the unpaired fins. An excellent companion for large, peaceful community setups featuring South American species, as it seldom harasses tankmates outside of spawning periods.