Bandtail tetra (Moenkhausia dichroura)

Scientific name: Moenkhausia dichroura Kner, 1858

The Bandtail tetra (Moenkhausia dichroura) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, Amazon, Paraguay, and Orinoco River basins.

Bandtail tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Moenkhausia dichroura
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Environment: Freshwater;; dH range: 12 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amazon, Paraguay, and Orinoco River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)