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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bright Diamond Tetra

Nannopetersius ansorgii Boulenger, 1910
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bright Diamond Tetra is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Nannopetersius ansorgii
Authority
Boulenger, 1910
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 21 - 25. Diagnosis: 14-17 gill rakers on lower limb of first arch; flanks with lateral pigment band, more or less restricted to posterior third of trunk and caudal fin base, extending onto median caudal fin rays; dorsal and ventral caudal fin lobes not pigmented . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bright Diamond Tetra is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bright Diamond Tetra is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bright Diamond Tetra is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: ? - 6.5; dH range: ? - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
7cm
Anal Rays
23

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1910

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Bright Diamond Tetra

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Alestopetersius ansorgei Boulenger 1910 Synonym
Alestopetersius ansorgei ansorgei Boulenger 1910 Synonym
Alestopetersius ansorgei ubalo Boulenger 1910 Synonym
Micralestes ansorgii Boulenger 1910 Synonym
Micralestes ubalo Boulenger 1910 Synonym
Petersius ansorgei Boulenger 1910 Synonym
Petersius ubalo Boulenger 1910 Synonym
Phenacogrammus ansorgei Boulenger 1910 Synonym
Phenacogrammus ansorgei ubalo Boulenger 1910 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 64 records indexed .

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