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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Redeye tetra

Bario sanctaefilomenae Steindachner, 1907
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Adults feed on worms, insects, crustaceans and plant matter . Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm .

Scientific Name
Bario sanctaefilomenae
Authority
Steindachner, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Redeye tetra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Redeye tetra is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Spawns in pairs or schools. Eats its own eggs.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Paranaíba, São Francisco, upper Parana, Paraguay amd Uruguay River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.32
Food Items

worms, insects, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1907

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