Emperor tetra — size comparison

The emperor tetra inhabits Colombia's Atrato and San Juan basins. A dark flank stripe contrasts with the iridescent upper body. Elongated central tail rays

Silhouette comparison

Length

od końca pyska do nasady płetwy ogonowejScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Emperor tetra

Woda słodka

Nematobrycon palmeri

ok. 3,5 cmMale · naturalny wariant wyglądu
Standard length

od końca pyska do nasady płetwy ogonowejMeasurement: side

Mass
Nie ustalono dla tego punktuMasa nie wyznacza skali
The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Emperor tetraStandard lengthapprox. 3.5 cm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Emperor tetra — size comparison — facts and sources

The emperor tetra inhabits Colombia's Atrato and San Juan basins. A dark flank stripe contrasts with the iridescent upper body. Elongated central tail rays give males' tails a three-part outline.

This small group-living fish eats worms and crustaceans. Flank iridescence shifts from blue to violet with lighting angle. It lacks the adipose fin present in many other characids.

Długość standardowa (SL): od końca pyska do nasady płetwy ogonowej. Przykład, nie średnia populacji. Widok przedni ma przybliżone proporcje.

Measurement sources