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    Scientific NameHyphessobrycon diancistrus    Weitzman, 1977
    Common Name
    Type LocalityRío Vichada, Vichada, ca. 4°14'N, 70°20'W, 50 kilometers west of San José de Ocuné, Colombia.
    Synonym(s)
    Pronunciationhi fess oh bry kon
    EtymologyHyphessobrycon: hyphesson, -on, -on = a little smaller + Greek, bryko = to bite. 
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    Size30mm or 1.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    Distribution
    Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there)
    Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Negro (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2021.
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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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    ReferenceProceedings of the Biological Society of Washington v. 90 (no. 2), pp 349, Figs. 1-5
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:34 am)