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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. |
Species Information | |
Size | 22mm or 0.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
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) Log in to view data on a map. |
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) |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington v. 49, pp 97. |
Registered Keepers | There are 9 registered keepers, view all "my fish" data. |
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Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 3 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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Last Update | 2014 Aug 11 14:47 (species record created: 2011 Aug 03 12:03) |