Longfin tetra (Brycinus longipinnis)

Scientific name: Brycinus longipinnis G?nther, 1864

The Longfin tetra (Brycinus longipinnis) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, Atlantic border of the African continent from Gambia to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Longfin tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Generally found in the upper and lower reaches of big rivers and also in estuarine zones of mixohaline waters. The only Brycinus species to penetrate small rivers and streams. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 100 cm.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Brycinus longipinnis
Family: Alestidae (African tetras)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 pelagic; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Atlantic border of the African continent from Gambia to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 160)