Blood Red Tetra
📖 Overview
Blood Red Tetra (Brittanichthys axelrodi), first described by Géry, 1965 is a tiny fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 2.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Acestrorhamphidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blood Red Tetra is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blood Red Tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Negro River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blood Red Tetra |
| 🌍CES | tetra červenoznaká |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tetra Sangue |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Британихт Аксельрода |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryttanichthys axelrodi | Géry | 1965 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blood Red Tetra.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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