Jellybean tetra
📖 Overview
Jellybean tetra (Lepidarchus adonis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lepidarchidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Diagnosis: peculiar in having only one fine scale on each side of the base of the anal fin; well developed parietal fontanel . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jellybean tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Jellybean tetra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Jellybean tetra is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 4. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C found in small coastal basins in the southern areas of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Jellybean tetra is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Jellybean tetra is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Jellybean tetra has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .
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