Calypso tetra (Hyphessobrycon axelrodi)

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon axelrodi Travassos, 1959

The Calypso tetra (Hyphessobrycon axelrodi) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–23°C (72–73°F). Native range: Central America, Trinidad.

Calypso tetra care at a glance

Temperature
22–23°C (72–73°F)

Biology

Inhabits clear to slightly turbid standing water at low elevations and along the edges of swamps. Occurs frequently in brackish waters. Maximum length of aquarium specimen 4.0 TL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon axelrodi
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.2
Environment
Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 5.5 - 6.0 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Trinidad.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: highly 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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