Dragonfin tetra (Pseudocorynopoma doriae)

Scientific name: Pseudocorynopoma doriae Perugia, 1891

The Dragonfin tetra (Pseudocorynopoma doriae) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–24°C (68–75°F). Native range: South America, southern Brazil to La Plata region, usually clearwater streams.

Dragonfin tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudocorynopoma doriae
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.2
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: southern Brazil to La Plata region, usually clearwater streams.
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.)