Redfin robber (Brycinus affinis)

Scientific name: Brycinus affinis G?nther, 1894

Redfin robber (Brycinus affinis)

The Redfin robber (Brycinus affinis) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Africa, Pangani, Wami, Ruvu, Rufiji, Kilombero, Ruaha, Athi, Tana River, Juca, Webi Shebeli.

Redfin robber care at a glance

Temperature
22–28°C (72–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Brycinus affinis
Family
Alestidae (African tetras)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
14.7
Environment
Freshwater; pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Pangani, Wami, Ruvu, Rufiji, Kilombero, Ruaha, Athi, Tana River, Juca, Webi Shebeli.
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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