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Nematobrycon palmeri Eigenmann, 1911 Emperor tetra |
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photo by
Cox, R. |
| Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Rhoadsiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Atrato and San Juan River basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Feeds on worms and crustaceans (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 October 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||