CARES Species Profile:  Arnoldichthys spilopterus

Common Name:  Niger tetra

Description

A tetra native to Nigeria. It feeds on worms, insects, and crustaceans.

CARES Family:   Characidae - Tetras

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Nigeria

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 24, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  Aug. 12, 2019  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Arnoldichthys spilopterus

IUCN Red List: Arnoldichthys spilopterus

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