Biology:Gold tetra

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Short description: Species of fish

Gold tetra
Hemigrammus rodwayi by DaijuAzuma.JPG
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
Genus: Hemigrammus
Species:
H. rodwayi
Binomial name
Hemigrammus rodwayi
Durbin, 1909

The gold tetra (Hemigrammus rodwayi) is a species of small freshwater fish in the family Characidae native to lowland South America,[1] where they are abundant in coastal floodplains.[2] Their name comes from a powdery golden tint on their body that is thought to be caused by internal parasites.[3] Gold tetras are peaceful, hardy, schooling community fish.[4] Gold tetras have been successfully bred in captivity.[5]

Although the patronym was not identified more than likely is in honor of James Rodway (1848-1926), a travel writer and naturalist, who participated in Carl Eigenmann’s collecting trips in South America.[6]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q309931 entry