Red-Bellied Tetra
📖 Overview
Red-Bellied Tetra (Markiana geayi), first described by Pellegrin, 1909 is a small fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 10.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Stevardiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Red-Bellied Tetra is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red-Bellied Tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Red-Bellied Tetra · Redbelly Ipau |
| 🌍CES | markiana orinocká |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Markiana · Percha |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetragonopterus nigripinnis geayi | Pellegrin | 1909 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Red-Bellied Tetra.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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