Ruby tetra (Axelrodia riesei) fish species and information / pictures of Ruby tetra - Axelrodia riesei

Ruby tetra (Axelrodia riesei) fish species information

Scientific Name
Axelrodia riesei

Common Name
Ruby tetra

Biology
Strongly red in nature, but gets pale in captivity. Maximum length reported to reach 4 cm TL (Ref. 1672).

Classification

Classified By
G?ry, 1966
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Characins (Characiformes)
Family
Characins (Characidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: upper Meta River basin.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
20 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: ? - 8 benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3 s.e. 0.36 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
1.7 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.6250 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated