Tetra
📖 Overview
Inhabits shallow, clear water stream located in the Cerrado region; sandy bottom with small rocks and sparse aquatic vegetation .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 20; Anal soft rays: 22 - 23; Vertebrae: 34 - 35. This species is differentiated from its congeners in having the following characters: elongated dorsal fins in males; caudal spot diamond-shaped; humeral spot vertically elongated; maxillary teeth hexacuspidate; anal fin rays 22-23; lateral line scales 30-31 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tetra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tetra is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 1 - 2 m . Tropical; 25°C - 28°C South America: Upper Xingu River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | tetra culunenská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Piaba · Tetra |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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