Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (Boulenger, 1895)
Black tetra

Black tetra

Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

 Family:  Characidae (Characins), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
 Max. size:  7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19
 Distribution:  South America: Paraguay and Guaporé River basins to Argentina (Ref. 9086).
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs in the middle and upper water layers. Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51150).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Collected from AQUAGEM, Maharlika Hiway, Cabanatuan City as specimen for fish living museum (Ref. 81820).

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 23.10.91
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Benine, Ricardo C. - 30.10.01

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