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 […]
Synonyms Pseudopristella simulata Géry, 1960 Etymology The scientific name of the false neon tetra, Hyphessobrycon simulatus, has an interesting etymology that sheds light on the species’ characteristics and history. The genus name, Hyphessobrycon, is derived from two Greek words, “hyphesson” and “brycon.” “Hyphesson” means “slightly smaller,” while “brycon” is a genus of freshwater fish. Thus, the […]
Synonyms Hemigrammus anisitsi Eigenmann, 1907; Hemigrammus caudovittatus Ahl, 1923; Hyphessobrycon erythrurus Ahl, 1928 Etymology Hyphessobrycon is a genus of fish whose name originates from the Ancient Greek word “υπελάσσων” (hyphesson), meaning ‘of lesser stature,’ used as a prefix in this case, in combination with the generic name Brycon. The name refers to the small size of the fish […]
Synonyms Serrasalmo cariba Humboldt, 1821; Serrasalmus caribe Valenciennes, 1850; Serrasalmo (Pygocentrus) notatus Lütken, 1875; Pygocentrus stigmaterythraeus Fowler, 1911 Etymology Pygocentrus: from the Ancient Greek πῡγή (pūgḗ), meaning ‘rump’, and κέντρον (kéntron), meaning ‘sharp point, thorn, spine’, in reference to the serrated abdomen in genus members. cariba: from the Venezuelan vernacular word for the fish. Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: […]