Hyphessobrycon bentosi Durbin, 1908
Ornate tetra
Hyphessobrycon bentosi
photo by Kornobis, S.

 Family:  Characidae (Characins), subfamily: Incertae sedis
 Max. size:  4.32 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 19
 Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Casal, Christine Marie V. - 13.08.94
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.07.13
 Checked by: Lima, Flavio C. T. - 16.05.01

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