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  • Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
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Scientific NameHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi    Géry, 1961
Common NamesBlack Neon Tetra
Schwarzer Neonsalmler (Germany)
Type LocalityCoxim on the Rio Taquary [= Taquari], Rio Paraguay [= Paraguai] basin, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationhi fess oh bry kon
EtymologyHyphessobrycon: hyphesson, -on, -on = a little smaller + Greek, bryko = to bite. 
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Size32mm or 1.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution
La Plata, Paraná, Paraguay (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
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pH5.5 - 7.5
Temperature23.0-27.0°C or 73.4-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
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Suggested TankmatesAs a shoaling fish, a group of five or more is definitely preferred.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceTropical Fish Hobbyist v. 9 (no. 9, May), pp 29, Fig. 4.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:34 am)