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Aphyocharax anisitsi Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903 Bloodfin tetra |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Aphyocharacinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 30 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Paraná River basin. | |||
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| Biology: | 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||