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  • Megalamphodus erythrostigma
  • Megalamphodus erythrostigma
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Scientific Name Megalamphodus erythrostigma    (Fowler, 1943)
Common Names Bleeding-heart Tetra
Kirschflecksalmler (Germany)
Type Locality Probably border area between Peru and Brazil.
Synonym(s) Hemigrammus erythrostigma, Hyphessobrycon rubrostigma
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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.
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Distribution South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
Amazon, Upper Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference The Fish Culturist v. 22 (no. 5), pp 33, Fig.
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 12:54 (species record created: 2013 Mar 27 01:26)