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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)