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Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon pyrrhonotus Burgess, 1993 |
Common Name | Brasilianischer Kirschflecksalmler (Germany) |
Type Locality | Rio Ereré, tributary to Rio Negro, Brazil. |
Pronunciation | hi fess oh bry kon |
Etymology | Hyphessobrycon: hyphesson, -on, -on = a little smaller + Greek, bryko = to bite. |
Species Information | |
Size | 45mm or 1.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | South America: Negro River basin. Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Negro (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 2018. |
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 | Tropical Fish Hobbyist v. 42 (no. 1), pp 157, Figs. |
Registered Keepers | There are 2 registered keepers, view all "my fish" data. |
Wishlists | Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is no wish to keep this species. |
Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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Last Update | 2013 Sep 17 15:34 (species record created: 2013 Jun 14 14:37) |