Cyprinidae: Hyphessobrycon Serape Megalamphodius

Friday, 20 July 2012

Hyphessobrycon Serape Megalamphodius

This species is part of a group known as “Blood Tetras”, referring to their red coloration. Considerable confusion and debate has continued over species within this group, as they have strong similarities. Study of the taxonomic status of this and similar species continues.

Currently this species is known by the scientific name of Hyphessobrycon eques, but has also been known as; Cheirodon eques, Chirodon eques, Hemigrammus melasopterus, Hemigrammus serpae, Hyphessobrycon callistus, Hyphessobrycon serpae, Megalamphodus eques, and Tetragonopterus callistus. Serpae Tetras are also known by the common names of; Blood Characin, Callistus, Callistus Tetra, Jewel Tetra, Red Minor Tetra, Red Serpae, and Serpa Tetra.