Black Skirt Tetra and Similar Species
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Black Skirt Tetra. Here are the key differences.
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Buenos Aires Tetra
Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
Key differences: Lacks the prominent vertical black bars and has a more elongated body shape. Typically has a red caudal fin and a black spot on the caudal peduncle.
Serpae Tetra
Hyphessobrycon eques
Key differences: Possesses a more reddish body coloration and a single, distinct black comma-shaped spot behind the gill cover, rather than multiple vertical bars. Its anal fin is not as large and flowing.
Blind Cave Tetra
Astyanax mexicanus (cave morph)
Key differences: While also a characin, the Blind Cave Tetra is depigmented and lacks eyes, a stark contrast to the Black Skirt Tetra's coloration and fully developed eyes.
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