Semaphore tetra (Pterobrycon myrnae)

Scientific name: Pterobrycon myrnae Bussing, 1974

Semaphore tetra (Pterobrycon myrnae)

The Semaphore tetra (Pterobrycon myrnae) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–26°C (73–79°F). Native range: Central America, Pacific drainages of southern Costa Rica, Jicote and Rincon rivers and the Esquinas River of Osa Peninsula.

Semaphore tetra care at a glance

Temperature
23–26°C (73–79°F)

Biology

Aquarium specimens reach 7.0 cm TL. Inhabits creeks of low to high current velocity. Collected in sites between elevations of 10 to 80 m, insectivorous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pterobrycon myrnae
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.9
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Pacific drainages of southern Costa Rica, Jicote and Rincon rivers and the Esquinas River of Osa Peninsula.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
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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