Paracheirodon innesi (Myers, 1936) Neon tetra |
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Neon tetra |
photo by
Noren, M. |
Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae | |||
Max. size: | 2.22 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 1 - 2 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Blackwater or clearwater stream tributaries of the Solimões River. | |||
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Biology: | Feeds on worms, small insects, crustaceans and plant matter. In tank, female lays a relatively small number of eggs, which hatch in about 24 hours (Ref. 7020). Most popular aquarium fish. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | Collected from Gold Coast, Bio-Sphere, Tondo Manila as specimen for living fish museum (Ref. 81820). |