Head-and-taillight tetra
📖 Overview
Adults occur along the coastal zone and prefers water bodies with little current. They live in groups and feed on worms, small insects, crustaceans and plants . Migratory behaviour is undetermined . The males are generally very much smaller and more svelte than the females. It is a very prolific species and its reproduction can easily be carried out in the aquarium . With an incubation temperature of 26°C, hatching of the eggs occurs within 48 to 60 hours . Maximum length questionable . Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Head-and-taillight tetra is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Head-and-taillight tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Head-and-taillight tetra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Head-and-taillight tetra is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Rivers of Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Amazon basin in Brazil and Peru.
🌿 Ecology
worms, small insects, crustaceans and plants (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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