The Black Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus), or simply phantom tetra, is a small freshwater fish of the characin family (Characidae) of order Characiformes. It is native to the upper Paraguay basin and upper Madeira basin (including Guaporé, Mamore and Beni) in Brazil and Bolivia. It is commonly seen in the aquarium trade.
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This fish has an approximately tetragonal shape, is light grey in colour, has a black patch on either side posterior to the gills, and is edged with iridescent silver. The pelvic, anal, and adipose fins of the female are reddish in colour, whereas the dorsal and pelvic fins of the male are both black.
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This fish has an approximately tetragonal shape, is light grey in colour, has a black patch on either side posterior to the gills, and is edged with iridescent silver. The pelvic, anal, and adipose fins of the female are reddish in colour, whereas the dorsal and pelvic fins of the male are both black.
- Catégories
- FRESHWATER AQUARIUM
- Mots-clés
- Black Phantom Tetra, Hyphessobrycon megalopterus, phantom tetra
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