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Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma (Fowler, 1943) |
Common Names | Bleeding-heart Tetra Kirschflecksalmler (Germany) |
Type Locality | Probably border area between Peru and Brazil. |
Pronunciation | hi fess oh bry kon |
Etymology | Hyphessobrycon: hyphesson, -on, -on = a little smaller + Greek, bryko = to bite. |
Species Information | |
Size | 61mm or 2.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Identification | The bleeding heart tetra is distinguished by the small red spot on both sides of the fish. |
General Remarks | This fish is very prone to diseases and can grow larger than most tetra species as such it is not an ideal tetra for beginners. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | South America: Upper Amazon River basin. Amazon, Upper Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2021. |
Husbandry Information | |
Suggested Tankmates | As a shoaling fish, a group of five or more is definitely preferred. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | The Fish Culturist v. 22 (no. 5), pp 33, Fig. |
Registered Keepers | There are 2 registered keepers, view all "my fish" data. |
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Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 3 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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Last Update | 2020 Oct 08 11:48 (species record created: 2013 Mar 27 01:26) |