Fin's Fish Guide
The Lowe's tetra (Hyphessobrycon loweae) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Lowe's tetra is a small characin (Characidae) from clear streams and rivers of inland Brazil. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, often translucent body with an adipose fin and sometimes fine red or black markings. As a social schooling fish it swims in the middle and upper layer and snaps at small zooplankton, insect larvae and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lowe's tetra?
The Lowe's tetra has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Lowe's tetra live?
The Lowe's tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. South America: Brazil
How big does the Lowe's tetra get?
The Lowe's tetra grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Lowe's tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Lowe's tetra is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Want the complete picture on the Lowe's tetra?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Lowe's tetra is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Hyphessobrycon
More from the family Characidae
Want the complete picture on the Lowe's tetra?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Lowe's tetra is one of 12,519 species in the app.