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Bloodfin tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi) — Characidae

Bloodfin tetra

Aphyocharax anisitsi
Family: Characidae

The Bloodfin tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 6 cm.

Length
5.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Highly prized

Description

The bloodfin tetra is a small characin (Characidae) from fresh water of the Parana and La Plata basins in South America. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a slender, silvery body with strikingly blood-red fins. It lives in active schools in clear rivers and streams and eats small insects, larvae and plant material. The fish is harmless to humans and is a popular aquarium fish.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Bloodfin tetra?

The Bloodfin tetra has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Bloodfin tetra live?

The Bloodfin tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Bloodfin tetra get?

The Bloodfin tetra grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.

Is the Bloodfin tetra dangerous to humans?

No, the Bloodfin tetra is harmless to humans.

Is the Bloodfin tetra edible?

Yes, the Bloodfin tetra is a highly prized food fish.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Bloedvin-tetra sourced
English name
Bloodfin tetra sourced
Scientific name
Aphyocharax anisitsi
Family
Characidae
Other names
Bloodfin; Bloodfin tetra; True bloodfin verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
5.5 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Highly prized inferred
Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Aphyocharax

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