Hyphessobrycon amapaensis

Hyphessobrycon amapaensis, the red line tetra, Amapá tetra or scarlet tetra, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins. This fish is endemic to Brazil and can be found in the aquarium trade.

Description

This species is similar in shape to the Buenos Aires tetra. It is a silvery fish with a red line running down the body, hence the name. Below the red line is a short yellow line and an even shorter black one. It grows to about.

Distribution and habitat

The species is only known from its type locality, which is a small savanna creek in the drainage of the Rio Preto. It occurs over sand and gravel bottoms.

In the aquarium

This species is a peaceful community fish best kept in groups of 6 to 8. A heavily planted tank is recommended. The temperature required is. It is an egg-scattering fish that does not care for its young.