Remarks: Male diamond tetras will develop longer fins and more color, though females do have some sparkling. They are found in Venezuela, though reports indicate they may have been spread to other parts of the Amazon as well.

The scientific name for the diamond tetra used to be Moenkhausia pittieri. However, it was reclassified as Makunaima pittieri after the completion of an intensive phylogenic study on species in the family Characidae. Many other species were reclassified as well as a result of this study which can be read here: https://academic.oup.com/zoolinnean/article-abstract/202/1/zlae101/7748269

The following article also provides a good breakdown of the results of the study and does not have a paywall: https://aquainfo.org/the-end-of-the-characidae-family-as-we-know-it/

Scientific Name: Makunaima pittieri

Common Name: Diamond Tetra

Max Size: 2.5″

pH: 5.0-8.0

Hardness: Soft

Temperature: 70-82

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods

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