Aphyocharax colifax

Aphyocharax colifax

A bright red tail base bears its own flame

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Small
Tropical fish

Aphyocharax colifax is a freshwater fish living in rivers and streams. One feature is particularly easy to remember: A bright red tail base bears its own flame.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Characidae
Genus: Aphyocharax
Maximum length: 5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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