– WorldWideWeb electronic publication, version 11/2007.
Redescription of Hyphessobrycon flammeus Myers, 1924 (Ostariophysi: Characidae), a threatened species from Brazil. ^ a b c d e f g Carvalho, F.R., Jesus, G.C.d.^ a b Aquainfo: Breeding Hyphessobrycon flammeus.Bruening, Hamburg, Germany, and formally described in 1924 by Dr. This tetra was first introduced as aquarium fish in 1920 by C. – Smithsonian Contributions in Zoology, 517: 1–52. The flame tetra ( Hyphessobrycon flammeus ), also known as the red tetra or Rio tetra, is a small freshwater fish of the characin family Characidae. Catalog of type specimens of Recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
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^ Type series of 2 specimens, United States National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., catalog number USNM 92969 (includes both specimens), see Vari, R.P.^ Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (ICMBio) (2022).The species is listed as endangered in the Brazilian national red list. The last confirmed record from Rio de Janeiro is from 1992. In its small remaining distribution, it is common in the Tietê River basin (which possibly is not natural, but introduced) and rare elsewhere. Although sometimes reported as extinct in the wild, wild populations survive. The species has declined drastically, mainly because of habitat loss, pollution and introduced species (especially tilapia and black bass). It lives in rivers and streams, generally preferring shallow (less than 0.5 m or 1.6 ft deep), slow-flowing sections with vegetation and a water temperature from 22 to 28 ☌ (72–82 ☏). The flame tetra is native to Southeast Brazil, where it occurs in coastal parts of Rio de Janeiro ( Guanabara bay region, and Paraíba do Sul and Guandu River basins) and São Paulo (upper Tietê River basin). The tip of the anal fin on the male is black, while on the female the fins have less red colouration but darker tips of the pectoral fins.ĭistribution, habitat and status All the fins are red except for the pectoral fins, which are colourless. The rear half of the body is flame red while the area in front of the dorsal fin is silver crossed by two dark vertical bars. Tetra are species of small freshwater fish from Africa, Central America and South America belonging to the biological family. We have over 30 years experience to help you with all your aquarium and reptile needs CRAZY GOOD FISH & REPTILE PRICES YOUR LOCAL 1 STOP SHOP Fresh Water Specials Come to our store to get these specials SERPAE TETRA 2.99 1.99 Sale Add to cart Show Details BLUE GOURAMI (Trichogaster trichopterus) 4.49 3. The flame tetra reaches about 2.5 cm (1 in) in standard length.
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