Genus
Axelrodia
- Species
- 2
- Photographed
- 2 of 2
- Difficulty rated
- 2 of 2

Axelrodia rieseiRuby Tetra
Géry, 1966
Max length
20mm SL0.8in SL
Tank
60 × 30cm24 × 12in
Temp
20–28°C68–82°F
pH
4.0–6.5
This species is much rare in the hobby than its congener A. stigmatias, presumably a reflection of its more remote, restricted natural range. The red pigmentation on the body can vary in both extent and intensity, and apparently begins to fade when the fish have been maintained in aquaria for a period.

Axelrodia stigmatias
Fowler, 1913
Max length
20mm SL0.8in SL
Tank
60 × 30cm24 × 12in
Temp
20–28°C68–82°F
pH
4.0–6.5
It's most similar to A. riesei but can be told apart by its more-elongate body (depth 4-5 times, vs. 3.1-3.5 times, in SL), live body colour (silvery yellow, vs. red) and suborbital bone structure (almost complete, vs. reduced). The third species, A. lindeae, is quite different posses...