Rainbow tetra (Nematobrycon lacortei)

Scientific name: Nematobrycon lacortei Weitzman & Fink, 1971

The Rainbow tetra (Nematobrycon lacortei) 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, San Juan River basin.

Rainbow tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Nematobrycon lacortei
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.6
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.6 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 12 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: San Juan 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.)