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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Crenuchidae |
| Genus: | Poecilocharax |
| Species: | P. weitzmani
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| Poecilocharax weitzmani Géry 1965
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The black morpho tetra (Poecilocharax weitzmani), or black darter tetra is a species of characid found in South America.[1] The fish was first discovered in 1965.[2]
Description and Behavior
[edit]The black morpho tetra is a small finned fish. The fish typically reaches 40 - 50 mm in length, although they have been recorded growing as large as 4 cm.[1][3] The black morpho tetra demonstrates significant sexual dimorphism, with males growing longer and more colorful dorsal and anal fins.[4]
Unlike many other small characids, the black morpho tetra does not form schools. Males have a tendency to show territorial aggression towards one another. [3]
Aquarium Trade
[edit]The black morpho tetra has successfully been kept in aquariums.[3] It may have difficulty competing for food with more voracious tank mates. Although rare, the fish has been reported to have successfully been bred in captivity.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Poecilocharax weitzmani summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ Géry, J (1965). "Poissons characoïdes sud-américains du Senckenberg Muséum, II. Characidae et Crenuchidae de l'Igarapé Préto (Haute Amazonie)". Senckenbergiana Biologica. 46 (3): 195–218.
- ^ a b c "Poecilocharax weitzmani (Black Darter Tetra) — Seriously Fish". www.seriouslyfish.com. Archived from the original on 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ Aquadiction (2020-10-14). "Black Darter Tetra - Poecilocharax weitzmani Fish Profile & Care Guide". Aquadiction. Retrieved 2025-02-06.