Longfin tetra (Brycinus longipinnis) fish species and information / pictures of Longfin tetra - Brycinus longipinnis

Longfin tetra (Brycinus longipinnis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Brycinus longipinnis

Common Name
Longfin tetra

Biology
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).

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1864
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Characins (Characiformes)
Family
African tetras (Alestidae)

Distribution

Region
Africa
Distribution
Africa: Atlantic border of the African continent from Gambia to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
22 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
pelagic
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; ; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 pelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243)
Trophic Level
2.18 s.e. 0.17 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
12.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (12 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 160)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)