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Tailspot Tetra
Michael Bakker Paiva, CC BY 4.0, via iNaturalist

Characins, piranhas & tetras

Tailspot Tetra

Bryconops caudomaculatus (Günther, 1864)

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishTailspot Tetra
Dutch—
Spanish—
Chinese尾斑瑙脂鲤
Scientific nameBryconops caudomaculatus (Günther, 1864)

About this species

The tailspot tetra (Bryconops caudomaculatus) is a small species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Iguanodectidae. This fish is found in the coastal river regions of upper South America. Both its common and scientific names reference the distinct spot of color present on the tail fin, which is one of its defining characteristics. It is a small fish, reaching 4.8 in (12.4 cm) at its longest. Despite its small size, it is an active swimmer, with a preference for fast-flowing waters.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
OrderCharaciformes
FamilyIguanodectidae
GenusBryconops

In Suriname

115Records in Suriname
5iNaturalist observations
1938First record
2020Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini85
  • Marowijne5
  • Para3

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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