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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Krieg's Mini Tetra

Serrapinnus kriegi Schindler, 1937
Max Length
2.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Krieg's Mini Tetra (Serrapinnus kriegi), first described by Schindler, 1937 is a tiny fish in the family Characidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 2.40 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 Characidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Serrapinnus kriegi
Authority
Schindler, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Krieg's Mini Tetra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Krieg's Mini Tetra is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C South America: Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
2.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–27°C
pH Range
6–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schindler, 1937

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Krieg's Mini Tetra
🌍CES serapinus paraguayský
🇪🇸Spanish Mojarrita Panza Negra

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cheirodon kriegi Schindler 1937 Synonym
Odontostilbe kriegi Schindler 1937 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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