Flametail tetra (Aphyocharax erythrurus)

Scientific name: Aphyocharax erythrurus Eigenmann, 1912

The Flametail tetra (Aphyocharax erythrurus) 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, Essequibo River basin in Guyana.

Flametail tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Aphyocharax erythrurus
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.8
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Essequibo River basin in Guyana.
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.)