Hyphessobrycon axelrodi
| Hyphessobrycon axelrodi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Hyphessobrycon |
| Species: | H. axelrodi |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyphessobrycon axelrodi (Travassos, 1959) | |
Hyphessobrycon axelrodi is a species of tetra in the family Characidae.
Description
Hyphessobrycon axelrodi is a small, iridescent, silver fish with white tipped dorsal, anal and pelvic fins. It also has a red tail. Females are duller, with faint gray tipped fins and a dull pink tail.
Distribution
Hyphessobrycon axelrodi is native to the island nation of Trinidad. It inhabits low elevations in fresh and brackish waters near swampy areas.
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