About Ember Tetra

The Ember Tetra, scientifically known as Hyphessobrycon amandae, belongs to the Characidae family. It has a transparent, elongated body and many colors with striped patterns. This fish requires dim lighting and water temperatures between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius for its habitat. 

Common Name
Ember Tetra
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Species
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Genus
Hyphessobrycon
SubFamily
Stethaprioninae
Family
Characidae
SuperFamily
Anostomidae
SubOrder
Characoidei
Order
Characiformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Characteristics

Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Ember Tetra

Color
Orange
Yellow
Gold
Red
Pattern
Striped
Characteristics
Colorful Appearance Transparent Elongated bodies
Tank Level
All Levels
Min Height

0.8 Inches or 1 meters

Max Height

1.2 Inches or 1 meters

Specific Information

Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics.

Spinal Column

Vertebrata

Vision Systems
Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
Animal Care

This term covers all aspects of animal care.

Maintenance
easy
Temperature

73°F to 80°F

Substrate
Dark Substrate
Water Hardness
Hard
Minimum Tank Size

10 gallons

pH

5.5 to 7.5

Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits

Learn more about the characteristics of the Ember Tetra including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors.

Intelligence
Medium
Feeding habits
Omnivores
Temperament
Calm
Modes of Locomotion
Swimming
Energy Level
High Energy
Life Cycle and Reproduction

Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Ember Tetra.

Lifespan

2 Years

Reproductive System
Oviparous
Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area

Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions.

Habitat

Aquatic

Ecosystem
Freshwater
Country
Brazil
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