The black neon tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is a freshwater fish of the characin family (family Characidae) of order Characiformes. It is native to the Paraguay basin of southern Brazil.
This species is of typical elongated tetra appearance; it is of plain basic coloration but with two distinct, adjacent longitudinal stripes, white above black. The eye has two thin but distinctive color bands across the top, red above yellow.
It grows to a maximum overall length of approximately 4 cm (1.5 in). Despite its common name, it does not particularly resemble the neon tetra, which belongs to a different genus.
The fish's natural diet consist of small invertebrates and plants.
H. herbertaxelrodi is commonly kept as an aquarium fish by hobbyists.
The black neon tetra is sometimes called the black tetra, but that name more properly refers to a different species.
The Black Neon Tetra is sometimes referred to as the Black Tetra and can be identified by its silver body with two stripes which run along the length of its body; one large black stripe and a smaller white stripe. It also has distinctive orange stripe above its eye. A schooling fish, this species prefers to be in groups of at least six.
"Profile of black neon tetra"
This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Black Neon Tetra species.
Size: Up to 4cm
Fish Tank conditions: PH 5.5 to 7.0. Temp 23 to 27 Degrees
Diet / Feeding: Dried, Frozen, Flaked Food, Brine Shrimp
Temperament: Peaceful
Habitat: Freshwater Streams and Lakes
Behaviour: Good Community Fish
Range: Paraguay, Braz
"Scientific Classification of the Black Neon Tetra"
Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.
Species: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Popular Name: Black Neon Tetra - Black Tetra
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
