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Boulengerella lateristriga (BOULENGER, 1895) – Striped Pike ‘Characin’

20 April, 2023Tetra 6

Synonyms Xiphostoma lateristriga Boulenger, 1895 Etymology Boulengerella is named after the Belgian-British zoologist George Albert Boulenger (1858-1937). Lateristriga derives its name from the Latin words “latus”, meaning ‘flank’, and “striga”, meaning ‘row, strip’, referring to the lateral body stripe. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Ctenoluciidae Distribution The type locality of this species is ‘Manaus, Brazil’, and recent records indicate […]

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Boulengerella maculata (Valenciennes, 1850)

13 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Xiphostoma maculatum Valenciennes, 1850 and Xiphostoma taedo Cope, 1872. Etymology The genus Boulengerella is named after the Belgian-British zoologist George Albert Boulenger (1858-1937). The species name maculata comes from the Latin word “maculata”, meaning “spotted”, in reference to the species’ distinctive spotted color pattern. Classification Ctenoluciidae. Distribution The type locality of this species is […]

Nannostomus mortenthaleri (PAEPKE & ARENDT, 2001) - Coral Red Pencilfish

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Nannostomus mortenthaleri (PAEPKE & ARENDT, 2001) – Coral Red Pencilfish

13 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Nannostomus marginatus mortenthaleri Paepke & Arendt 2001 Etymology Nannostomus: from the Latin nannus, meaning ‘small’, and Greek stoma, meaning ‘mouth’, in reference to the small mouthparts of member species. Mortenthaleri: named for Martin Mortenthaler, who discovered this species. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Lebiasinidae Distribution The type locality of this species is located in the village of Alvarenga, Loreto, Province of […]

Aphyocharax nattereri (STEINDACHNER, 1882) - Dawn Tetra

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Aphyocharax nattereri (STEINDACHNER, 1882) – Dawn Tetra

9 April, 2023Tetra 0

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 […]

Astyanax mexicanus (DE FILIPPI, 1853) - Blind Cave Tetra

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Astyanax mexicanus (DE FILIPPI, 1853) – Blind Cave Tetra

9 April, 2023Tetra 0

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 […]

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Alestopetersius sp. 1

8 April, 2023Tetra 1

Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Alestidae Distribution It seems that this species was exported from Kinshasa, which is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is highly likely that it is native to the Congo river system and its surrounding areas, specifically in the vicinity of the city. However, both its identity and the complete […]

Astyanax leopoldi (GÉRY, PLANQUETTE & LE BAIL,1988) - Leopold's Tetra

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Astyanax leopoldi (GÉRY, PLANQUETTE & LE BAIL,1988) – Leopold’s Tetra

8 April, 2023Tetra 0

Classification Characiformes is an order of ray-finned fish, which includes more than 2,000 species in around 22 families. Characiformes are primarily freshwater fish found in South and Central America, Africa, and parts of Asia. The order includes many popular aquarium fish, such as tetras, hatchetfish, and piranhas. One of the largest families within the Characiformes […]

Hyphessobrycon anisitsi (EIGENMANN, 1907) - Buenos Aires Tetra

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Hyphessobrycon anisitsi (EIGENMANN, 1907) – Buenos Aires Tetra

7 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Hemigrammus anisitsi Eigenmann, 1907 Hemigrammus caudovittatus Ahl, 1923 Hyphessobrycon erythrurus Ahl, 1928 Etymology The name “Hyphessobrycon” is derived from the Ancient Greek word “υπελάσσων” (hyphesson), which means “of lesser stature” and is used as a prefix in this case, combined with the generic name “Brycon”. The species “anisitsi” is named in honor of Professor J. […]

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Metynnis maculatus (KNER, 1858) Spotted Metynnis

7 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Myletes maculatus Kner 1858 Etymology Metynnis is a word that combines the Ancient Greek prefix μετά ‎(metá), meaning ‘after, beyond’, and the Latin adjective maculatus, meaning ‘spotted’. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Serrasalmidae Distribution The range of this species is not entirely clear, as there are records of its occurrence from Guyana to the upper and lower […]

Astyanax kennedyi (GÉRY, 1964) - Kennedy's Tetra

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Astyanax kennedyi (GÉRY, 1964) – Kennedy’s Tetra

3 April, 2023Tetra 0

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 […]

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