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Rummy-Nose Tetra
About Rummy-Nose Tetra
The Rummy-Nose Tetra, scientifically known as Petitella rhodostoma, belongs to the superfamily anaostomidae. It has an elongated and transparent body. The fish prefers a warm aquarium with temperatures ranging from 24 degrees to 31 degrees Celsius and a tank size of about 80 liters or 25 gallons.
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Common Name
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Rummy-Nose Tetra
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Petitella rhodostoma
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Species
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Petitella rhodostoma
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Genus
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Petitella
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SubFamily
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Stethaprioninae
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Family
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Characidae
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SuperFamily
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Anostomidae
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SubOrder
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Characoidei
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Order
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Characiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Rummy-Nose Tetra |
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Color
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Silver
Orange
Red
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Transparent
Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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1 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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1.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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75°F to 88°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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pH
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5.6 to 7.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Rummy-Nose Tetra including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Low |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Rummy-Nose Tetra. |
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Lifespan
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8 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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South and Central America
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