Goldencrown tetra (Aphyocharax alburnus)

Scientific name: Aphyocharax alburnus G?nther, 1869

The Goldencrown tetra (Aphyocharax alburnus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–28°C (68–82°F). Native range: South America, Amazon River basin. Reported from Argentina.

Goldencrown tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Aphyocharax alburnus
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin. Reported from Argentina.
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.)