Hyphessobrycon Cyanotaenia
📖 Overview
Hyphessobrycon Cyanotaenia (Hyphessobrycon cyanotaenia), first described by Zarske & Géry, 2006 is a tiny fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 3.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Acestrorhamphidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: The new species is characterized by the following: short anal fin with 13-15 branched rays; large scales: 5/(6-9) 27-30/3-4; 2 tricuspid maxillary teeth; body relatively high (2.48-3.08 times in standard length); eye small (2.77-3.10 times in head length); and, a broad blue longitudinal band from tip of snout to the end of the middle caudal fin rays .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hyphessobrycon Cyanotaenia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South Amercia: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hyphessobrycon Cyanotaenia.
🔍 Similar Species
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