Hyphessobrycon axelrodi explained

Hyphessobrycon axelrodi is a species of tetra in the family Characidae.

Named in honor of pet-book publisher Herbert R. Axelrod (1927-2017), who collected the type specimen.^[1]

Description

Hyphessobrycon axelrodi is a small, iridescent, silver fish with white-tipped dorsal, anal and pelvic fins. It also has a red tail. Females are duller, with faint gray-tipped fins and a dull pink tail.

Distribution

Hyphessobrycon axelrodi is native to the island nation of Trinidad. It inhabits low elevations in fresh and brackish waters near swampy areas.

References

• http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/Hyphessobrycon_axelrodi
  • http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/fish-archives/hyphessobrycon_axelrodi_en/

Notes and References

1. Web site: Family CHARACIDAE: Subfamily STETHAPRIONINAE Eigenmann 1907 (American Tetras) . 27 February 2021 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 22 September 2018.