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Hyphessobrycon axelrodi
Species of fish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[2]
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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.[citation needed]
Distribution
Hyphessobrycon axelrodi is native to the island nation of Trinidad. It inhabits low elevations in fresh and brackish waters near swampy areas.[citation needed]
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