Neon Tetra vs Summer Flounder
Paracheirodon innesi compared with Paralichthys dentatus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribute | Neon Tetra | Summer Flounder |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paracheirodon innesi | Paralichthys dentatus |
| Order | Characiformes | Pleuronectiformes |
| Family | Characidae | Paralichthyidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribute | Neon Tetra | Summer Flounder |
|---|---|---|
| Max Length | 3.0 cm | 94.0 cm |
| Max Weight | 0.001 kg | 12.0 kg |
| Color | Electric iridescent blue-green stripe from eye to adipose fin; vivid red stripe from mid-body to tail base; back olive-brown; belly silvery-white; all fins transparent and colorless. | Eyed side is brownish to gray-green with a mottled pattern of pale blotches; 12–14 distinct pale-edged dark ocelli (eyespots) scattered across the body; blind side is plain white; color changes with substrate. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribute | Neon Tetra | Summer Flounder |
|---|---|---|
| Water Type | Freshwater | Saltwater |
| Depth Range | — | 10-183m |
| Geographic Range | Native to blackwater tributaries of the upper Amazon River basin in Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. Inhabits slow, acidic, tannin-stained streams and flooded forest areas in … | Western North Atlantic from Nova Scotia south to Florida and the northern Gulf of Mexico. Undertakes seasonal offshore migration to deeper Continental Shelf waters in … |
| Habitat | Warm, soft-water rivers and streams of the upper Amazon and Perú in South America. Prefers slow-moving blackwater with dense vegetation (pH 5.5-7.5, 20-26°C). Dense schooling … | Neritic, demersal, estuaries |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribute | Neon Tetra | Summer Flounder |
|---|---|---|
| Min Tank Size | 40 L | — |
| Temperature | 20-26 | — |
| pH Range | 6.0-7.0 | — |
| Care Level | Easy | — |
| Temperament | Peaceful | — |
Fishing Information
| Attribute | Neon Tetra | Summer Flounder |
|---|---|---|
| Game Fish | No | Yes |
| Fight Rating | — | 4/10 |
| World Record | — | — |
| Mercury Level | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Neon Tetra
Not consumed — ornamental aquarium species kept for its vivid iridescent stripe and peaceful schooling behavior.
Summer Flounder
Thin, delicate white fillets with a sweet, mild flavor and very low fat. Prized on the U.S. East Coast; superb pan-fried in butter, stuffed and baked, or prepared as ceviche.
Species Overview
Neon Tetra
The neon tetra is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish, known for its iridescent blue and red horizontal stripes. Native to blackwater streams of the Amazon basin, it thrives in schools of six or more.
Summer Flounder
The summer flounder, or fluke, is a flatfish that lies camouflaged on the ocean floor. Born with eyes on both sides, one eye migrates to the left side during development. An ambush predator, it explodes upward to grab passing prey.