Black Neon Tetra
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Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Black Neon Tetras are small fish with shiny black stripes! They are friendly and enjoy swimming in schools.
Habitat: Freshwater rivers
Appearance
The Black Neon Tetra has a sleek, torpedo-shaped body with a striking iridescent stripe that shifts from green to blue. Its main body is charcoal black, contrasted by a white belly and a bright, reflective stripe, making it visually unique.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderCharaciformesFamilyCharacidaeGenusHyphessobrycon
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Black Neon Tetras love living in big groups called schools for safety!
Their scientific name means 'small toothed' in Greek, but they only have tiny teeth!
These tiny fish communicate using subtle body movements and fin signals.
They get their 'neon' glow from special reflective cells in their skin!
Special abilities
Ability
Glow Stripe
Black Neon Tetra has a bright, iridescent stripe that helps them recognize friends in dimly lit waters.
Ability
Quick Darting
Black Neon Tetra can make sudden, fast movements to escape predators because of its streamlined body and small fins.
Ability
Shadow Blending
Black Neon Tetra has a dark body that helps them blend into shadowy aquatic plants to hide from danger.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 2.5-3.5 cm
- Weight
- 0.001-0.005 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-4 years
- Swim Speed
- 1 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 2 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
Tiny Black Neon Tetras munch on small bugs and other bits found floating in the water.
Primary Foods
- insect larvae
- small crustaceans
- algae
- plant detritus
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Water Flea
Daphnia pulex
Small crustaceans are a favorite food source for them.
eats
Midge Larva
Chironomus plumosus
They consume tiny insect larvae found among aquatic plants.
eaten by
Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
A larger predatory fish that hunts smaller tetras.
eaten by
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Wading birds snatch them from shallow river edges.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Also known as
Black Tetra
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Black Neon Tetra?
2.5-3.5 cm
How much does Black Neon Tetra weigh?
0.001-0.005 kg
How long does Black Neon Tetra live?
2-4 years
What does Black Neon Tetra eat?
Tiny Black Neon Tetras munch on small bugs and other bits found floating in the water.
How fast can Black Neon Tetra swim?
1 km/h
Where is Black Neon Tetra usually found?
Freshwater rivers
How does Black Neon Tetra hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Black Neon Tetra go?
2 m
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