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Megalamphodus megalopterus Eigenmann, 1915 Black phantom tetra |
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| Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Megalamphodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.64 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 18 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Upper Paraguay and Guaporé River basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Feeds on worms, small insects and crustaceans (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||