Hyphessobrycon amapaensis
Hyphessobrycon amapaensis, sometimes more commonly known as the red line tetra the Amapá tetra, or scarlet tetra, is a species of fish endemic to Brazil.
| Hyphessobrycon amapaensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Hyphessobrycon |
| Species: | H. amapaensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyphessobrycon amapaensis (Zarske & Géry, 1998) | |
Description
The red line tetra is similar in shape to the Buenos Aires tetra. It is a silvery fish with a red line running down the body, hence the name. Below the red line is a small yellow line and an even smaller black one. They grow to about 2.5 to 3 centimeters.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species is only known from its type locality, a small savanna creek in the drainage of the Rio Preto, where it occurs over sand and gravel bottoms.[2][1]
In the aquarium
The red line tetra is a peaceful community fish. They are best kept in groups of 6 to 8. A heavily planted tank is recommended. The temperature required is 23 to 28 degrees Celsius. They are an egg scattering fish that does not care for its young.[1]
References
- "Hyphessobrycon amapaensis". Seriously Fish.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2018). "Hyphessobrycon amapaensis" in FishBase. 1 2018 version.