Savanna tetra (Hyphessobrycon stegemanni)

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon stegemanni G?ry, 1961

The Savanna tetra (Hyphessobrycon stegemanni) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F). Native range: South America, Tocantins River basin.

Savanna tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon stegemanni
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.1
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 2 - 8 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Tocantins 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.)