Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis Ahl, 1937
Lemon tetra
photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.6 cm SL (female); max.weight: 1.4 g; max.weight: 1.2 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 8; dH range: 25
Distribution:  South America: Tapajós River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref. 7020). 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: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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