African moon tetra (Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus)

Scientific name: Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus Pellegrin, 1925

The African moon tetra (Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Congo (Sangha River).

African moon tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus
Family: Alestidae (African tetras)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.3 - 7.3; dH range: 5 - 12 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Democratic Republic of the Congo and Congo (Sangha River).
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)