Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus Ellis, 1911
Yellow tetra
photo by Sazima, I.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  4.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 8; dH range: 30, potamodromous
Distribution:  South America: Coastal river drainages from EspĂ­rito Santo to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and upper Paraná River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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