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Adult Hyphessobrycon eilyos — AI illustration

Hyphessobrycon eilyos

Hyphessobrycon eilyos

Dark grey-blue with red fins; no separate shoulder or tail-base spot

Red dorsal, adipose and tail fins contrast with a metallic dark body. Pigment is concentrated along the lower rear body.

Adult length
Up to 2.5 cm
Water temperature
22–27 °C
pH
6–7.5
Natural habitat
Occurs in rivers and streams.

Sale size is not adult maximum.

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Same-species behaviour

Watch feeding and individual retreats.

Diet and feeding

Accepts prepared food.

Aquarium environment

Found in tea-coloured backwaters rich in plant debris.

Sources

www.fishbase.se ↗ 2026-10-25

www.scielo.br ↗ 2026-10-23

www.acshop.com.tw ↗ 2026-10-23

srishers.ocnk.net ↗ 2026-10-23

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