Hyphessobrycon auca is a species of South American fish in the family Characidae.
| Hyphessobrycon auca | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Hyphessobrycon |
| Species: | H. auca
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| Binomial name | |
| Hyphessobrycon auca | |
Description
editH. auca reaches a maximum length of 4.2 cm (1.7 in).[2] The species is very similar to the Buenos Aires tetra (Psalidodon asitsi), with only subtle differences. It is slightly duller with less red on its fins and patchier black area at the base of the tail.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species is known only from two localities, individual ponds in wetlands in the Corrientes province of northern Argentina.[3]
References
edit- ^ Brancolini, F.; Baigun, C. & Minotti, P. (2023). "Hyphessobrycon auca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T176426357A176426369. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T176426357A176426369.en. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Hyphessobrycon auca". FishBase. January 2018 version.
- ^ a b "Hyphessobrycon auca". Seriously Fish.
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