Scientific name:
Hyphessobrycon Megaloptera
Family:
Characidae
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Characiformes
Origin:
The upper Paraguay basin and upper Madeira basin in Brazil and Bolivia
Lifespan in the aquarium:
5 years
Adult size:
1.4 inches (3.6 centimetres)
Distinctive features:
Its mysterious appearance and the dark marking resemble an eyepatch behind its gills. This eye patch makes it looks as if a phantom is watching you.
Tips from the breeder:                                                                                                                            
If its aquarium is not suitable and doesn’t resemble its natural habitat, it will be more susceptible to infections and diseases.