The flame tail tetra (''Aphyocharax erythrurus'') is a species of
characin
Characiformes is an order of ray-finned fish, comprising the characins and their allies. Grouped in 18 recognized families, more than 2000 different species are described, including the well-known piranha and tetras.; Buckup P.A.: "Relationshi ...
. It is native to
Venezuela.
Distribution
South America Essequibo river basin in
Guyana
Guyana ( or ), officially the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern mainland of South America. Guyana is an indigenous word which means "Land of Many Waters". The capital city is Georgetown. Guyana is bordered by the ...
.
Appearance
The flametail tetra has a grey/silver body, a prominent red tail, and yellow eyes.
References
Freshwater fish of Venezuela
Fish described in 1912
Aphyocharacini
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