Serpae Tetra, also known as Red Minor Tetra, Jewel Tetra, or Callistus Tetra, belongs to the Characin family.
This fish eats both plants and animals, flake food, and bloodworms as part of its diet.
Serpae Tetra Interesting Facts
- Serpae Tetras are tropical freshwater fish native to the Amazon River area in South America.
- They prefer slow-moving or still waters with temperatures between 72°F to 82°F (22.2°C to 27.8°C) and often group near plants and tree roots.
- These fish have red bodies, and black spots near their gills, and grow up to 1.8 inches (4.5 centimeters) long.
- Their diet includes both plants and animals, such as flake food and bloodworms.
Serpae Tetra Habitat
Serpae Tetra is a tropical freshwater fish from the Amazon River area in South America. It likes slow-moving or still waters like ponds and small lakes.
This fish often groups together near plants and tree roots in water temperatures between 72°F to 82°F (22.2°C to 27.8°C).
| Water Temperature: | 72°F to 82°F (22.2°C to 27.8°C) |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Serpae Tetra Physical Characteristics
Size: 1.8 inches (4.5 centimeters)
Serpae Tetra grows up to 1.8 inches (4.5 centimeters) long. It has a unique look with red bodies and black spots near its gills.
Serpae Tetra Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Hyphessobrycon |
| Scientific Name: | Hyphessobrycon serpae |
| Also Known As: | Serpae Tetra, Red Minor Tetra, Jewel Tetra, Callistus Tetra |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |