Loreto tetra (Hyphessobrycon loretoensis)

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon loretoensis Ladiges, 1938

The Loreto tetra (Hyphessobrycon loretoensis) 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, Upper R?o Amazonas, Peru.

Loreto tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon loretoensis
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 2.4
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Upper R?o Amazonas, Peru.
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.)