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Belgian Flag Tetra

Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus

Classification

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. Description Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus exhibits a distinctively elongated and laterally compressed body shape, characteristic of many species within the characin family.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 59