Black tetra
📖 Overview
Adults occur in the middle and upper water layers. They feed on worms, small crustaceans and insects . Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Black tetra is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Subtropical; 20°C - 26°C ; 11°S - 30°S, 64°W - 48°W South America: Paraguay and Guaporé River basins to Argentina (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
worms, small crustaceans and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Black tetra.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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