Aphyocharax erythrurus Eigenmann, 1912
Flametail tetra
Aphyocharax erythrurus
photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Aphyocharacinae
Max. size:  5.8 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20
Distribution:  South America: Essequibo River basin in Guyana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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