All FishesCharacidaeStethaprioninae ⇒ The genus Hyphessobrycon

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Pronounced hi fess oh bry kon
Etymology Hyphessobrycon: hyphesson, -on, -on = a little smaller + Greek, bryko = to bite.
Tankmates As a shoaling fish, a group of five or more is definitely preferred.
Size Smallest 18mm, largest 70mm, average 35mm, most commonly 31mm. All SL.
Species There are 59 "species" in the database
New spp. / time
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Distribution

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