Tailspot tetra (Bryconops caudomaculatus)

Scientific name: Bryconops caudomaculatus G?nther, 1864

The Tailspot tetra (Bryconops caudomaculatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–26°C (73–79°F). Native range: South America, coastal streams of the Guiana Shield, Orinoco and Amazon River basins.

Tailspot tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 23–26°C (73–79°F)

Biology

Occurs in rapidly flowing water with a rocky bottom. Like other taxa of the same genus, it is omnivorous and feeds on small fish. Is known to be quarrelsome.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Bryconops caudomaculatus
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: coastal streams of the Guiana Shield, Orinoco and Amazon River basins.
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.)