Inpaichthys kerri Géry & Junk, 1977
Royal tetra
photo by Gagliardi, F.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  2.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12
Distribution:  South America: Aripuanã River, upper Madeira River basin, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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