Aphyocharax anisitsi (bloodfin tetra) Fishes Exotic
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Common name: bloodfin tetra
Synonyms and Other Names: A. affinis Ahl, 1923, A. ipacarayensis Ahl, 1923, A. rubropinnis Pappenheim, 1922.
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Identification: Géry (1977) discussed the genus and provided a key (probably outdated). The genus Aphyocharax contains at least 10 species, all of which share the same common name: bloodfin tetras (Géry 1977).
Size: 4-5.5 cm TL (Lima 2003)
Native Range: Tropical America. Paraguay River in northern Argentina and Paraguay, South America (Géry 1977; S.H. Weitzman, personal communication).
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Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Aphyocharax anisitsi are found here.
Table last updated 10/31/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: The fish probably escaped from local ornamental fish farms.
Status: Failed in Florida.
Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.
References: (click for full references)
Géry, J. 1977. Characoids of the world. Tropical Fish Hobbyist Publications, Inc., Neptune City, NJ.
Lima, R.S. 2003. Subfamily Aphyocharacinae (Characins). Pages 197-199 in R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr., eds. Checklist of the freshwater fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil.
Weitzman, S.H. - Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
FishBase Summary
Author:
Nico, L.
Revision Date: 6/22/2012
Peer Review Date: 6/22/2012
Citation Information:
Nico, L., 2024, Aphyocharax anisitsi Eigenmann and Kennedy, 1903: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=416, Revision Date: 6/22/2012, Peer Review Date: 6/22/2012, Access Date: 10/31/2024
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