Synonyms Hemigrammus haraldschultzi is a synonym for Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi. The species was first described by Dr. Heraldo Antonio Britski and Dr. Sergio Macedo Zago in 1999. The scientific name of the Crystal Red Tetra was previously known as Hemigrammus haraldschultzi, but it was later changed to Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi in 2003 by Dr. Jorge Casciotta and […]
Etymology Hyphessobrycon, the genus to which Hyphessobrycon loretoensis belongs, is derived from the Ancient Greek word “υπελάσσων” (hyphesson), which means “of lesser stature”, and is used as a prefix in this case, in combination with the generic name Brycon. This name was chosen due to the small size of many species within this genus. The […]
Etymology The genus name Hyphessobrycon is a combination of two Ancient Greek words, “υπελάσσων” (hyphesson) and “βρύκον” (brycon). The word hyphesson means ‘of lesser stature’, and brycon is a generic name for a type of fish. Therefore, Hyphessobrycon means a small or lesser statured brycon. The species name stegemanni was named in honor of Carlos […]
Etymology The Ancient Greek term “υπελάσσων” (hyphesson), meaning “of lesser stature” or “lower in position,”. It gave rise to the genus name Hyphessobrycon. In this case, it is used as a prefix, likely referring to the small size of the fish within this genus. The second part of the name, Brycon, is a generic name […]
Classification Aphyocharax anisitsi, also known as the bloodfin tetra, belongs to the Characidae family, which is part of the Characiformes order of fish. Characiformes order Characiformes is an order of freshwater fish that includes over 2000 species in several families, including the Characidae, Crenuchidae, and Erythrinidae families. Characiformes are found primarily in South and Central […]
Classification Aphyocharax rathbuni is a species of fish that belongs to the Characidae family within the order Characiformes. It is also known by its common name, the Rathbun’s tetra, and is a popular species among aquarium enthusiasts. This fish is native to South America, specifically the Rio Negro and Orinoco River basins, and can be […]
Classification Aphyocharax nattereri is a small freshwater fish species that is native to South America, specifically the Amazon Basin and coastal rivers of Brazil. This species is a member of the Characidae family, which is part of the larger order of Characiformes. The Characidae family is one of the largest families of freshwater fish, with […]
Classification Astyanax mexicanus is a small fish species that is typically found in underground rivers and caves in northeastern Mexico. This species is classified under the Animalia kingdom, Chordata phylum, and Actinopterygii class of animals. The order Characiformes, which Astyanax mexicanus belongs to, is comprised of a wide range of freshwater fish species such as […]
Classification The Characiformes order and Characidae family are among the most diverse and widespread groups of freshwater fish found around the world. These fish are known for their unique physical features, active behavior, and diverse range of species, many of which are popular among aquarium hobbyists. The Characiformes order includes over 2,000 species of fish […]
Classification In the taxonomic classification of fish, there is an order known as Characiformes. This order consists of a diverse group of freshwater fish species that are found in different regions of the world. Within the Characiformes order, there is a family known as Characidae. This family is made up of a large number of […]