Black phantom tetra
The black phantom tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus), or simply phantom tetra, is a freshwater fish of the characin family (Characidae) of order Characiformes.[2] It is native to the upper Paraguay basin and upper Madeira basin (including Guaporé, Mamore and Beni) in Brazil and Bolivia.[3] It is often commonly seen in the aquarium trade.[3]
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Megalomphodus megalopterus |
Appearance
This fish is of roughly tetragonal shape, light grey in coloring, with a black patch, surrounded by iridescent silver edging, posterior of the gills on each side. The male's fins are black, as is the female's dorsal fin; the female's pelvic, anal, and adipose fins are reddish in color. A long-finned variety, apparently developed by captive breeders, is sometimes sold in the aquarium trade (the male has elongated dorsal and anal fins even in the wild form). The black phantom tetra reaches a maximum standard length of 1.75 in (44 mm).[4]
Black Phantom Tetra Media
Male black phantom tetra with fins fully extended
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- ↑ Reis, R.; Lima, F. (2009). "Hyphessobrycon megalopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2009: e.T167670A6365504. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T167670A6365504.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ "Hyphessobrycon megalopterus summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Hyphessobrycon megalopterus – Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus megalopterus, Megalamphodus rogoaguae) — Seriously Fish". Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ↑ "Black Phantom Tetra Care: Everything You Need To Know". www.aquariumsource.com. 2025-01-04. Retrieved 2025-01-17.