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Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis Ahl, 1937 Lemon tetra |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Hyphessobryconinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.6 cm SL (female); max.weight: 1.4 g; max.weight: 1.2 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 8; dH range: 25 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Tapajós River basin. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||