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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Smalltooth Mini Tetra

Serrapinnus microdon Eigenmann, 1915
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Smalltooth Mini Tetra (Serrapinnus microdon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Serrapinnus microdon
Authority
Eigenmann, 1915
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Smalltooth Mini Tetra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Smalltooth 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. Tropical South America: Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1915

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Smalltooth Mini Tetra
🌍CES tetrucha malozubá

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cheirodon microdon Eigenmann 1915 Synonym
Odontostilbe microdon Eigenmann 1915 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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