Brycinus longipinnis (Günther, 1864)

Longfin tetra

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Alestidae
Synonyms	Brachyalestes longipinnis, Alestes longipinnis, Bryconalestes longipinnis longipinnis, ... more
Common names	African tetras, African tetra, African longfin tetra, ... more

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Main reference

Paugy, D. 1990. (Ref. 2880)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 31256)

Environment

Pelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 26°C (Ref. 1672)

Africa: Atlantic border of the African continent from Gambia to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Short description

Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 15 - 23. Humeral spot. Caudal peduncle stripe extending to middle rays of caudal. Body color silvery with dorsal region greenish and ventral part white. Males: paired fins red-violet, terminal filaments of pelvic fins may also be red-violet, bright red spot under eye. Females: fins pale orange, each caudal lobe with yellowish spot, spot under eye orange. Parietal fontanelle also in adults. Males: filamentous dorsal and anal fins, body depth growth faster in mature males.

Generally found in the upper and lower reaches of big rivers and also in estuarine zones of mixohaline waters. The only Brycinus species to penetrate small rivers and streams (Ref. 2880). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 100 cm (Ref. 51150).


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

Human uses
Aquarium: 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 (Fec = 160)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (12 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Cruz, Tess

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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