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  • Paracheirodon innesi
  • Paracheirodon innesi
  • Paracheirodon innesiDiamond variant
  • Paracheirodon innesiShoal
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Scientific Name Paracheirodon innesi  (Myers, 1936)
Common Names Neon Tetra
Neonsalmler (Germany), Neontetra (Sweden)
Type Locality Likely near Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon.
Etymology Paracheirodon: Greek, para = the side of + Greek, cheir = hand + Greek, odous = teeth. 
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Size 22mm or 0.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: Blackwater or clearwater stream tributaries of the Solimões River.
Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes) (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2021.
pH 5.0 - 7.0
Temperature 20.0-26.0°C or 68-78.8°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington v. 49, pp 97.
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Last Update 2014 Aug 11 14:47 (species record created: 2011 Aug 03 12:03)