Hasemania nana (Lütken, 1875)
Silvertip tetra
Hasemania nana
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1.3 g
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19
Distribution:  South America: São Francisco River basin in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51150).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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