Hyphessobrycon columbianus

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Columbian tetra
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
Genus: Hyphessobrycon
Species: H. columbianus
Binomial name
Hyphessobrycon columbianus

The Columbian tetra or blue-red Columbian tetra, Hyphessobrycon columbianus, is a Central American fish species found in freshwater streams and lakes.

Only recently introduced to the aquarium trade. Is one of the more expensive tetras. They will generally get on with most other aquarium fish and will shoal with other types of tetra. However, they have been observed to harass smaller fish on occasions.

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