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| Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon metae Eigenmann & Henn, 1914 |
| Common Name | Rio Meta Salmler (Germany) |
| Type Locality | Barrigona, Río Meta, Orinoco system, Colombia. |
| Pronunciation | hi fess oh bry kon - MEH tay. |
| Etymology | Hyphessobrycon: hyphesson, -on, -on = a little smaller + Greek, bryko = to bite. The species name, metae, is named after the Rio Meta, from which it was collected. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 40mm or 1.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Orinoco River basin. Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
| pH | 5.6 - 6.2 |
| Temperature | 22.0-26.0°C or 71.6-78.8°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 | Indiana University Studies v. 2 (no. 24), pp 233. |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| Last Update | 2025 Jan 01 12:53 (species record created: 2013 Sep 07 14:53) |