Amapá tetra

Hyphessobrycon amapaensis

Red and pale stripes above a dark lateral band

The red upper stripe and pale stripe beneath it contrast with a dark lower band. The dark marking can weaken with the fish's condition.

Adult length: Up to 3 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 23–28 °C
pH: 5–7
Hardness: 1–8 dGH

Natural habitat: Inhabits small savannah creeks over sand and gravel.

Similar trade names can refer to different species.

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Appearance and identification

A black neon tetra lacks the same prominent red stripe. Other three-striped Hyphessobrycon can be much closer lookalikes, so inspect the shoulder marking and body pattern together. The black band widens immediately behind the gill cover towards the pectoral-fin tips and continues into the tail fin. Frightened fish may show little black.