Blue tetra (Mimagoniates microlepis)

Scientific name: Mimagoniates microlepis Steindachner, 1877

Blue tetra (Mimagoniates microlepis)

The Blue tetra (Mimagoniates microlepis) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–23°C (64–73°F). Native range: South America, usually in clear coastal streams from southern Bahia to northern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Also found in some areas of the high Igua?u River.

Blue tetra care at a glance

Temperature
18–23°C (64–73°F)

Biology

Inhabit small to moderate-sized streams or rivers. Aquarium specimens reach 9.0 cm TL. Mature females keep live sperm cells in their ovary through insemination which occurs during the dry season. Spawning period coincides with the rainy season to ensure increased survival of offsprings.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mimagoniates microlepis
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.1
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: usually in clear coastal streams from southern Bahia to northern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Also found in some areas of the high Igua?u River.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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