Yellowtail tetra (Alestopetersius caudalis)

Scientific name: Alestopetersius caudalis Boulenger, 1899

The Yellowtail tetra (Alestopetersius caudalis) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, Congo River basin.

Yellowtail tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Alestopetersius caudalis
Family: Alestidae (African tetras)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.2
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 20 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Congo River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)