Hyphessobrycon amaronensis
Hyphessobrycon amaronensis is a species of fish in the family charicidae. It is native to South America.
| Hyphessobrycon amaronensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Hyphessobrycon |
| Species: | H. amaronensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyphessobrycon amaronensis (García-Alzate, Román-Valencia & Taphorn, 2010) | |
Description
Hyphessobrycon amaronensis a small fish at about two to three centimeters. Its overall body color is a creamy yellow, along with a long brown stripe down its body.
Distribution and habitat
Hyphessobrycon amaronensis lives along the equator in the South American country of Colombia. It inhabits mirky waters accompanied with organic detritus. Its diet consists of algae.
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