Glowlight Tetra
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Glowlight Tetra
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Glowlight Tetras are tiny fish that shimmer in the light! They are very colorful and love to swim in groups.
Habitat: Freshwater rivers
Appearance
The Glowlight Tetra has a slender, translucent body with a striking iridescent orange-red stripe running horizontally from its snout to its tail. Its fins are mostly clear, making the vibrant stripe the most distinctive feature against its silvery-pinkish hue.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderCharaciformesFamilyCharacidaeGenusHemigrammus
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
A school of Glowlight Tetras looks like a living, glowing river of fish.
Their 'glow' is actually reflected light, not light they make themselves!
These tiny fish can easily be scared by loud noises or sudden movements!
They come from the winding rivers and streams of Guyana in South America.
Special abilities
Ability
Luminous Leader
Glowlight Tetra has a glowing stripe that helps them stick together in dark water, keeping their school safe.
Ability
Quick Dart
Glowlight Tetra can make swift, darting movements to escape predators because of their agile, torpedo-shaped body.
Ability
Schooling Shield
Glowlight Tetra can hide from bigger fish by swimming in large groups, confusing predators with many moving targets.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 3-4 cm
- Weight
- 0.001-0.002 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-4 years
- Swim Speed
- 0.2 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 2 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
Glowlight Tetras are tiny omnivores, nibbling on small bugs, algae, and bits of plant matter.
Primary Foods
- insect larvae
- zooplankton
- algae
- small crustaceans
- detritus
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
water flea
Daphnia pulex
A primary food source for young and adult tetras.
eats
bloodworm
Chironomus plumosus
Larval form is a common food for tetras in the wild.
eaten by
Wolf fish
Hoplias malabaricus
A larger predatory fish sharing the same river systems.
shelters
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus temminckii
Juveniles may hide among structures created by larger fish.
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.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Red-eye TetraRed-eyed 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 Glowlight Tetra?
3-4 cm
How much does Glowlight Tetra weigh?
0.001-0.002 kg
How long does Glowlight Tetra live?
2-4 years
What does Glowlight Tetra eat?
Glowlight Tetras are tiny omnivores, nibbling on small bugs, algae, and bits of plant matter.
How fast can Glowlight Tetra swim?
0.2 km/h
Where is Glowlight Tetra usually found?
Freshwater rivers
How does Glowlight Tetra hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Glowlight Tetra go?
2 m
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