Como identificar Bloodfin Tetra

Para identificar Bloodfin Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

The body is predominantly a vibrant, deep red to reddish-orange, often intensifying during breeding or when stressed. A prominent, vertically elongated, comma-shaped black spot is located just behind the operculum. The dorsal fin is typically black with a white tip, while the anal and caudal fins are reddish, often with black margins. Pectoral and pelvic fins are usually translucent red.

Tipo de escama

cycloid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Vibrant red body coloration, Distinctive black comma-shaped spot behind the gill plate, Black dorsal fin with a white tip

Nadadeira dorsal

Single, relatively tall, and triangular, typically black with a white distal margin.

Nadadeira caudal

Forked, reddish, often with black margins.

Nadadeira peitoral

Small, translucent, and reddish.

Nadadeiras características

The anal fin is relatively long, extending along a significant portion of the ventral side, and is reddish with a black anterior margin.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Body Coloration

   Look for the intense red to reddish-orange body color, which is a primary identifier.

2. 2

   Black Spot

   Identify the distinct, vertically elongated, comma-shaped black spot located just behind the gill cover.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fin

   Note the black dorsal fin with a prominent white tip, a key distinguishing feature.

4. 4

   Fin Shape and Color

   Observe the reddish anal and caudal fins, often with black margins, and the overall compressed body shape.

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