Black skirt tetra

Black skirt tetra

Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

Family

Characidae

Max Length

8 cm

Max Weight

0.2 kg

IUCN Status

LC

Water Type

freshwater

Overview

The black tetra, also known as the petticoat tetra, high-fin black skirt tetra, black skirt tetra, black widow tetra and blackamoor, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big do Black skirt tetra get?+

Black skirt tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) can reach up to 7.5 cm in length and 0.15 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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