The flame tail tetra (Aphyocharax erythrurus)[1] is a species of characin. It is native to Venezuela.[2]
| Flame tail tetra | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Aphyocharax |
| Species: | A. erythrurus
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| Binomial name | |
| Aphyocharax erythrurus C. H. Eigenmann, 1912
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Distribution edit
South America Essequibo river basin in Guyana.
Appearance edit
The flametail tetra has a grey/silver body, a prominent red tail, and yellow eyes.
References edit
- ^ "Aphyocharax erythrurus". BioLib. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- ^ Baensch, Hans A.; Riehl, Rudiger. Aquarium Atlas. Vol. 4. Steven Simpson Books. p. 80. ISBN 3-88244-058-9.
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