Hyphessobrycon megalopterus (Eigenmann, 1915)
Black phantom tetra
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus
photo by Anderson,T.

 Family:  Characidae (Characins), subfamily: Incertae sedis
 Max. size:  3.64 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 18
 Distribution:  South America: Upper Paraguay and Guaporé River basins.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Feeds on worms, small insects and crustaceans (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 10.06.94
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 16.06.09
 Checked by: Lima, Flavio C. T. - 19.05.01

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