Flag tetra

Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus

Three Point Six Centimeters Acestrorhamphid Fish of the Amazon Basin

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

Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus, the flag tetra or Belgian flag tetra, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins. This fish is distinguished by its vibrant coloration and patterns, which have contributed to its popularity in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Acestrorhamphidae
Genus: Hyphessobrycon
Maximum length: 3.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: lower Amazon River basin.

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