Jak rozpoznać Neon Tetra

Aby rozpoznać Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi), zwróć uwagę na te kluczowe cechy.

Cechy fizyczne

Kształt ciała

torpedo

Ubarwienie

The most prominent feature is a brilliant iridescent blue stripe running horizontally from the snout to the adipose fin, overlying a vibrant red stripe that extends from the middle of the body to the caudal peduncle. The ventral side is typically silvery-white. The dorsal fin is clear, and the adipose fin is small and translucent.

Rodzaj łusek

cycloid

Ułożenie pyska

terminal

Cechy charakterystyczne

Iridescent blue lateral stripe, Vibrant red lateral stripe below the blue stripe, Small, slender body

Płetwa grzbietowa

Single, small, and typically clear.

Płetwa ogonowa

Forked, transparent to slightly reddish.

Płetwa piersiowa

Small and clear, positioned ventrally.

Charakterystyczne płetwy

Presence of a small, fleshy adipose fin between the dorsal and caudal fins.

Wskazówki dotyczące identyfikacji

1. 1

   Coloration

   Look for the distinct iridescent blue stripe above a bright red stripe. This combination is unique among most small characins.

2. 2

   Size

   Adults typically reach a maximum size of 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 inches).

3. 3

   Adipose Fin

   The presence of a small, fleshy adipose fin is characteristic of characins, including the Neon Tetra.

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