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Characiformes (Characins) >
Alestidae (African tetras)
Etymology: Arnoldichthys: Because of Johann Pane Arnold, born in Germany, 1869-1952 (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Boulenger.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ekologi
; sötvatten pelagiska; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C (Ref. 1672)
Africa: lower Niger and Ogun rivers in Nigeria (Ref. 2880, 81279).
Size / Vikt / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 9.6 cm SL hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 2880)
Taggstrålar i analfenan 0; Mjukstrålar i analfenan: 14. Diagnosis: scales distinctly larger above than below lateral-line; 8 teeth in outer tooth row of upper jaw; parietal fontanel absent (Ref. 2880, 81279).
Feeds on worms, insects and crustaceans. In aquaria, female lays up to 1000 eggs, after vigorous driving by the male, which hatch in 30 to 34 hours (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 100 cm (Ref. 51150).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Könsmognad | Reproduktion | Lek | Ägg | Fecundity | Larver
Paugy, D., 1990. Characidae. p. 195-236. In C. Lévêque, D. Paugy and G.G. Teugels (eds.) Faune des poissons d'eaux douces et saumâtres de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. Tome I. Coll. Faune Tropicale n° XXVIII. Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Tervuren et O.R.S.T.O.M., Paris, 384 p. (Ref. 2880)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Akvarium: Kommersiell
Verktyg
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Estimates based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref.
82804): PD
50 = 1.0000 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.01148 (0.00528 - 0.02495), b=3.00 (2.82 - 3.18), in cm total length, based on LWR estimates for this (Sub)family-body shape (Ref.
93245).
Trofisk nivå (Ref.
69278): 3.1 ±0.32 se; based on food items.
Resiliens (Ref.
120179): Mellan, lägsta populationsfördubblingstid 1,4-4,4 år (Fec=1000).
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low vulnerability (10 of 100).
