Loreto tetra
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| Ladiges , 1938 |
The Loretosalmler ( Hyphessobrycon loretoensis ) is in the waters of northeastern Peru and Colombian Meta River beheimateter representatives of the genus tetras Hyphessobrycon . It was named after the Loreto region in the Peruvian Amazon, the southern part of its distribution area.
features
It becomes 4 cm tall and has a very elongated, low body. Its standard length is 3.3 to 3.5 times the body height. Its color is brownish yellow, the belly is white. A broad, black longitudinal band runs along the flanks from the rear edge of the eyes to the tail fin stalk . The caudal fin is reddish, the dorsal and anal fin are yellowish to orange, with a white front edge.
- Fin formula : dorsal 2/9, anal 19–20.
- Scale formula : mLR 33–34, QR 4½-5 / 3–4, SL 5–7.
Aquaristics
The peaceful schooling fish was first introduced to Europe in 1938 and has been a popular aquarium fish ever since . He prefers soft, slightly acidic water. Loreto tetra should definitely be kept in shoals and find hiding places through aquatic plants as well as free swimming areas. The coloring of the animals becomes more intense if they are cared for in subdued light ( floating plants ) and a dark substrate. Socialization with fish that are too lively or even aggressive has a strong negative impact on the well-being of the shy animals.
literature
- Günther Sterba : The world's freshwater fish. 2nd Edition. Urania, Leipzig / Jena / Berlin 1990, ISBN 3-332-00109-4 .
- Axel Zarske: Hyphessobrycon loretoensis. In: Claus Schaefer, Torsten Schröer (Hrsg.): The large lexicon of aquaristics. Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart 2004, ISBN 3-8001-7497-9 , p. 502.
Web links
- Loreto tetra on Fishbase.org (English)