January tetra (Hemigrammus hyanuary)

Scientific name: Hemigrammus hyanuary Durbin, 1918

The January tetra (Hemigrammus hyanuary) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: South America, Amazon River basin.

January tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Hemigrammus hyanuary
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.4
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)