Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus (Ulrey, 1894)
Flag tetra
Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus
photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.56 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 15
Distribution:  South America: lower Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref. 7020).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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