Peruvian tetra (Hyphessobrycon peruvianus)

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon peruvianus Ladiges, 1938

The Peruvian tetra (Hyphessobrycon peruvianus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: South America, Upper Amazon River basin.

Peruvian tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon peruvianus
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 2.8
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 10 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
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.)