Blackline tetra (Hyphessobrycon scholzei)

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon scholzei Ahl, 1937

The Blackline tetra (Hyphessobrycon scholzei) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: South America, Lower Amazon River basin.

Blackline tetra care at a glance

Temperature
22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and plant matter.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon scholzei
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.8 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Lower Amazon River basin.
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.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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