Aphyocharax anisitsi Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903

Bloodfin tetra

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Characidae \| Aphyocharacinae
Synonyms	Aphyocharax affinis, Aphyocharax ipacarayensis, Aphyocharax rubropinnis, ... more
Common names	Blood fins tetra, Bloodfin, Colita colorada, ... more

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Main reference

Lima, R.S. 2003. (Ref. 38382)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 5.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 38382)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 30

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 18°C - 28°C (Ref. 1672)

South America: Paraná River basin.
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Adults swim mainly in the upper and middle water layers. Feed on worms, small insects and crustaceans (Ref. 5723). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51150). Mature males always with gill glands and hooks in the anal fin ray (Ref. 58431).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: highly commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm<1; Fec=345)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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