Spotted tetra (Copella nattereri)

Scientific name: Copella nattereri Steindachner, 1876

The Spotted tetra (Copella nattereri) is a freshwater fish of the family Lebiasinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: South America, lower Amazon, Negro, and upper Orinoco River basins.

Spotted tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Copella nattereri
Family: Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: lower Amazon, Negro, and upper Orinoco River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial