Come identificare Red Phantom Tetra

Per identificare Red Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon sweglesi), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

The body is typically translucent, ranging from silvery-grey to a faint reddish-brown, often with an iridescent sheen. The most striking feature is the prominent, vertically elongated black humeral spot located just behind the gill cover. The dorsal, anal, and caudal fins are typically reddish-orange to golden-red, with the dorsal fin often having a black leading edge and a white tip, especially in males. Males exhibit more intense coloration and longer, more elaborate fins than females.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Prominent black humeral spot, often bordered by iridescent scales., Reddish-orange to golden-red fins., Males have elongated dorsal and anal fins, particularly during spawning., Absence of a caudal spot, differentiating it from some other Hyphessobrycon species.

Pinna dorsale

Typically has 10-11 rays. In males, the dorsal fin is notably elongated and often has a black leading edge and a white tip.

Pinna caudale

Forked, with reddish-orange coloration.

Pinna pettorale

Small and translucent.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin is relatively long, with 20-24 rays, and is elongated in males. Adipose fin is present.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Humeral Spot

   Look for the distinct, vertically elongated black spot behind the gill cover. This is a key identifier.

2. 2

   Fin Coloration

   Observe the reddish-orange to golden-red fins, especially the dorsal and anal fins. The dorsal fin often has a black and white margin.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Note the compressed, somewhat deep body, typical of many Hyphessobrycon species.

4. 4

   Sexual Dimorphism

   Males are generally more colorful and have noticeably longer, more pointed dorsal and anal fins compared to the rounder, shorter fins of females. Females are also typically plumper, especially when gravid.

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