Copella arnoldi (Regan, 1912)
Splash tetra
photo by Bukkems, J.

Family:  Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Pyrrhulininae
Max. size:  3.36 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 0.3 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12
Distribution:  South America: lower Amazon, coastal Guianas to mouth of the Orinoco River.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on worms, insects and crustaceans (Ref. 7020).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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