Black Swordtail Characin and Similar Species
Hasemania melanura
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Black Swordtail Characin. Here are the key differences.
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Silvertip Tetra
Hasemania nana
Key differences: H. nana possesses white or silvery tips on its fins, particularly the dorsal and caudal fins, and lacks the distinct black stripe on the caudal fin that H. melanura has. H. nana also tends to have a more pronounced golden-yellow body coloration.
Flame Tetra
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Key differences: The Flame Tetra has a more compressed body, a reddish-orange coloration, and a distinct black spot or vertical bar behind the gill plate, which H. melanura lacks. H. flammeus also possesses an adipose fin.
Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Key differences: The Black Neon Tetra has a prominent black horizontal stripe bordered by an iridescent white or gold stripe, and a more silvery body. It also possesses an adipose fin, unlike H. melanura.
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