False X-Ray Tetra
📖 Overview
A gregarious species which occurs along swampy, coastal zones. Prefers swamps and lentic waters of rivers. Omnivorous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for False X-Ray Tetra is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for False X-Ray Tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C South America: Maroni, Mana, Sinnamary, Kourou, Comté, Approuague and Oyapock River basins in French Guiana.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | False X-ray tetra |
| 🌍CES | tetra kourounská |
| 🇩🇪German | Falscher Sternflecksalmler |
| 🇫🇷French | Faux tétra rayons X · Faux tétra rayons-X |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tetra-da-Guiana |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudopristella simulata | Géry | 1960 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect False X-Ray Tetra.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 130 records indexed .
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