Flag tetra (Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus)

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus Ulrey, 1894

Flag tetra (Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus)

The Flag tetra (Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 3.4 cm (1.3 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 55 L (15 US gal), water at 22–28°C (72–82°F) and a pH of 5.5–7.5. Native range: South America, streams around and including the Tocantins River, lower Amazon.

Flag tetra care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
3.4 cm (1.3 in)
Minimum tank
55 L (15 US gal)
Temperature
22–28°C (72–82°F)
pH
5.5–7.5
Hardness
5–15 dGH (89–268 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts live foods.

Biology

Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plant matter.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.3
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: lower Amazon River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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