Flame Tetra
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Also known as: Fire Tetra, Flame Diamond Tetra, Orange Flame, Orange Flame Tetra, Orange Red Flame Tetra, Orange Von Rio Tetra, Red Flame Tetra, Red-of-Rio, Red Rio, Red Tetra, Rio Tetra, Von Rio Tetra
- Fire Tetra
- Flame Diamond Tetra
- Orange Flame
- Orange Flame Tetra
- Orange Red Flame Tetra
- Orange Von Rio Tetra
- Red Flame Tetra
- Red-of-Rio
- Red Rio
- Red Tetra
- Rio Tetra
- Von Rio Tetra
Overview
Found in schools, over slow flowing waters, of shaded small forests and streams, in both clear and dark brown waters.
Widespread South America
Popular aquarium fish!
Related to Piranha's.
Piranha's have a fearsome reputation (because of James bond 007) as a voracious predator that can strip flesh off bones in minutes, although they have razor sharp teeth they are in fact quite timid scavengers.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Exact location · 1
Found in schools, over slow flowing waters, of shaded small forests and streams, in both clear and dark brown waters.
Adult photos 1
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