Glass Bloodfin Tetra and Similar Species
Prionobrama filigera
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Glass Bloodfin Tetra. Here are the key differences.
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Red-tailed Glassfish
Parambassis ranga (formerly Chanda ranga)
Key differences: While also transparent, the Red-tailed Glassfish is an Asian species (not a tetra), belongs to a different family (Ambassidae), and has a deeper, more compressed body. Its red coloration is often artificially induced or less vibrant than the natural red of Prionobrama filigera.
X-Ray Tetra
Pristella maxillaris
Key differences: The X-Ray Tetra also has a translucent body but lacks the prominent bright red caudal fin. Instead, it typically has a black spot at the base of the caudal fin and a black and white pattern on its dorsal and anal fins.
Other Bloodfin Tetras
Aphyocharax spp.
Key differences: While some Aphyocharax species (e.g., Aphyocharax anisitsi, the true Bloodfin Tetra) also have red fins, their bodies are typically more silvery and opaque, lacking the distinct transparency of Prionobrama filigera.
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