Congo tetra
📖 Overview
Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Adults feed on worms, small insects, crustaceans and plant matter . Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 100 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Congo tetra is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Congo tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
In tank, after vigorous driving by the male, the female lays up to 300 eggs, sometimes more, which sink to the bottom. Eggs hatch after about 6 days .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
worms, small insects, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Congo 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 Congo tetra is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Congo tetra has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Congo tetra |
| 🌍AFR | Kongo-tetra |
| 🌍CES | afrotetra konžská |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Almindelig Congotetra |
| 🇩🇪German | Kongosalmler |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Kongontetra |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Swiecik Kongijski |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Радужная тетра |
| 🇸🇪Swedish | Kongotetra |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alestopetersius interruptus | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Hemigrammalestes interruptus | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Micralestes interruptus | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Congo tetra.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 175 records indexed .
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