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Flag tetra
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Characins, piranhas & tetras

Flag tetra

Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus (Ulrey, 1894)

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishFlag tetra
DutchBelgische vlagzalm
Spanish—
Chinese异纹魮脂鲤
Scientific nameHyphessobrycon heterorhabdus (Ulrey, 1894)

About this species

Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus, the flag tetra or Belgian flag tetra, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins. This fish is distinguished by its vibrant coloration and patterns, which have contributed to its popularity in the aquarium trade.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
OrderCharaciformes
FamilyCharacidae
GenusHyphessobrycon

In Suriname

3Records in Suriname
2012First record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini2

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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