Australis Wolf Fish (Hoplias australis)

Australis Wolf Fish (Hoplias australis)Australis Wolf Fish Hoplias australisThe ambush king of South America The Australis Wolf Fish is a true freshwater predator heavy bodied, stone headed, and built entirely for explosive strikes. With a broad jaw packed with teeth and a mottled earth tone pattern, it blends perfectly into shadow and structure. It rarely wastes energy swimming; instead it waits motionless, tracking movement before lunging forward in a sudden burst of power. Native to

Up to 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)

Hardy and full of attitude

Taller aquariums are strongly preferred to support their long

Water Type: Freshwater (prefers soft

With their tall

preferring protein-rich foods over plant matter

The extended “sail-like” dorsal fin and signature red hook shape along the anal fin give this species a more aggressive

and sometimes they may have two rows of smaller spots

Driftwood (essential — aids digestion)

sub-family Pteroinae

Eye-catching red fins with a metallic body

high-contrast display that stands out dramatically in planted or dark-background aquariums