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Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus (Ulrey, 1894) Flag tetra |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.56 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: lower Amazon River basin. | |||
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| Biology: | Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref. 7020). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||