Golden Tetra
📖 Overview
Golden Tetra (Hyphessobrycon moniliger) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 26 - 30; Vertebrae: 31 - 33. Males with a broad, convex anal-fin lobe formed by the 12-14 anteriormost rays, which are more elongated and thickened than the remaining rays; pelvic bones elongated, protruding through the body wall in some of the largest specimens; dorsal and pelvic fins not elongated in mature males; caudal peduncle blotch asymmetric and not as dark in males; all dentary teeth cusps in a straight line and 3 teeth in the maxilla .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Golden Tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Golden Tetra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Golden Tetra is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil (Araguaia-Tocantins River and upper Tapajós River basin).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | tetra tocantinská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Piaba · Tetra |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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