Flame tail tetra
| Flame tail tetra | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Aphyocharax |
| Species: | A. erythrurus |
| Binomial name | |
| Aphyocharax erythrurus C. H. Eigenmann, 1912 | |
The flame tail tetra (Aphyocharax erythrurus)[2] is a species of characin. It is native to Venezuela.[3]
Distribution[edit]
South America Essequibo river basin in Guyana.
Appearance[edit]
The flametail tetra has a grey/silver body, a prominent red tail, and yellow eyes.
References[edit]
- ^ Lima, F. (2023). "Aphyocharax erythrurus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T162699970A162699987. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T162699970A162699987.en. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Aphyocharax erythrurus". BioLib. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- ^ Baensch, Hans A.; Riehl, Rudiger. Aquarium Atlas. Vol. 4. Steven Simpson Books. p. 80. ISBN 3-88244-058-9.
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