Gold tetra

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

  1. ^ "Gold Tetra, Captive-Bred: Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums".
  2. ^ "Hemigrammus rodwayi (Golden Tetra) — Seriously Fish".
  3. ^ http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_goldt.php
  4. ^ http://fishprofiles.com/profiles/marine/Characins/Hemigrammus_rodwayi/
  5. ^ "Hemigrammus rodwayi : Aquarium".
  6. ^ Christopher Scharpf & Kenneth J. Lazara (22 September 2018). "Order CHARACIFORMES: Family CHARACIDAE: Subfamily STETHAPRIONINAE (h-t)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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