Hyphessobrycon megalopterus (Eigenmann, 1915)
Black phantom tetra
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus
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Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.64 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 18
Distribution:  South America: Upper Paraguay and Guaporé River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on worms, small insects and crustaceans (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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