How to Identify GloFish Tetra

To identify GloFish Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (modificado)), look at these key features.

Physical Characteristics

Body shape

compressed

Coloration

Artificially vibrant and fluorescent, available in various colors including 'Starfire Red', 'Electric Green', 'Sunburst Orange', 'Cosmic Blue', 'Galactic Purple', and 'Moonrise Pink'. These colors are due to genetically engineered fluorescent proteins. The underlying body shape and fin structure are identical to the wild-type Black Skirt Tetra.

Scale type

cycloid

Mouth position

terminal

Distinctive features

Genetically engineered fluorescent coloration, Deep, laterally compressed body, Large anal fin extending from mid-body to caudal peduncle

Dorsal fin

Small, triangular, located mid-back.

Tail fin

Forked, moderately sized.

Pectoral fin

Small, clear, positioned low on the body.

Distinctive fins

The anal fin is notably large and extends along a significant portion of the ventral side of the body, giving the fish a 'skirted' appearance, especially in the wild-type.

Identification Tips

1. 1

   Coloration

   The most obvious identifier is the intense, unnatural fluorescent coloration (red, green, orange, blue, purple, pink) which is not found in any naturally occurring fish species.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   Possesses the characteristic deep, laterally compressed body and large anal fin of the Black Skirt Tetra.

3. 3

   Behavior

   Exhibits typical schooling behavior of tetras, often seen swimming together in groups.

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