| Flame tail tetra | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Aphyocharax |
| Species: | A. erythrurus |
| Binomial name | |
| Aphyocharax erythrurus C. H. Eigenmann, 1912 | |
The flame tail tetra (Aphyocharax erythrurus) is a species of characin. It is native to Venezuela.
Distribution
South America Essequibo river basin in Guyana.
Appearance
The flametail tetra has a grey/silver body, a prominent red tail, and yellow eyes.
References
- Lima, F. (2023). "Aphyocharax erythrurus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T162699970A162699987. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T162699970A162699987.en. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- "Aphyocharax erythrurus". BioLib. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- Baensch, Hans A.; Riehl, Rudiger. Aquarium Atlas. Vol. 4. Steven Simpson Books. p. 80. ISBN 3-88244-058-9.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Aphyocharax erythrurus | |
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