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Megalamphodus erythrostigma (Fowler, 1943) Bleeding-heart tetra |
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photo by
Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann |
| Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Megalamphodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.06 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.59999990463257 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 12 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Upper Amazon River basin. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plants (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||