Hyphessobrycon borealis
Hyphessobrycon borealis is a species of tetra in the family Characidae.
| Hyphessobrycon borealis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Hyphessobrycon |
| Species: | H. borealis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyphessobrycon borealis | |
Distribution
Hyphessobrycon borealis is commonly found in French Guiana, where it has been discovered in many coastal river systems.
Description
Hyphessobrycon borealis has a tail very similar to the Buenos Aires tetra, with its black patch jutting out into yellow and then turning clear. A long black line runs down its body with an iridescent black below it and an iridescent gray above it.
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