Hyphessobrycon auca facts for kids

The Hyphessobrycon auca is a small, interesting fish that lives in South America. It belongs to a group of fish called the Characidae family. This family includes many popular aquarium fish like tetras and piranhas!

Hyphessobrycon auca: A Little Fish from Argentina

This fish is known by its scientific name, Hyphessobrycon auca. It was first described by scientists in 2004. It's a freshwater fish, meaning it lives in rivers, lakes, and ponds, not the ocean.

What Does the Hyphessobrycon auca Look Like?

The Hyphessobrycon auca is quite small. It can grow up to about 4.2 centimeters long. That's about the length of your little finger!

This fish looks a lot like another fish called the Buenos Aires tetra (Hyphessobrycon asitsi). However, there are a few small differences. The Hyphessobrycon auca is usually a bit duller in color. It also has less red on its fins. Plus, the black spot near its tail is often more spread out or "patchy."

Where Does the Hyphessobrycon auca Live?

The Hyphessobrycon auca is quite rare. So far, scientists have only found it in two specific places. Both of these places are small ponds within wetlands. These wetlands are located in the Corrientes province. This province is in northern Argentina, a country in South America.

Because it's only found in a few spots, scientists are careful to study and protect its habitat.

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In Spanish: Hyphessobrycon auca para niños