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Scientific Name	**Hyphessobrycon troemneri** (Fowler, 1942)
Common Names	Rosy Tetra Black-flag Tetra, Rosensalmler (Germany)
Type Locality	Aquarium fish without locality, thought to have been obtained in Brazil.
Synonym(s)	Cheirodon troemneri, Hyphessobrycon bentosi rosaceus, Hyphessobrycon ornatus
Pronunciation	hi fess oh bry kon
Etymology	Hyphessobrycon: hyphesson, -on, -on = a little smaller + Greek, bryko = to bite.
Species Information
Size	34mm or 1.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Essequibo, Corantijn and Suriname River basins. Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Essequibo (click on these areas to find other species found there) Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Suriname Coastal Rivers, Corintijns (click on these areas to find other species found there) Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Suriname Coastal Rivers, Suriname (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Not Evaluated
pH	5.8 - 7.5
Temperature	24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
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. 1), pp 1, Fig.
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2024 Nov 28 12:17 (species record created: 2013 Jun 11 22:36)