Hyphessobrycon togoi

Hyphessobrycon togoi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
Genus: Hyphessobrycon
Species:
H. togoi
Binomial name
Hyphessobrycon togoi

Hyphessobrycon togoi is a species of Hyphessobrycon found in tributaries of the Río de la Plata and the Salado River in Argentina. It lives in ponds, marshes and streams.[2]

Description

Hyphessobrycon togoi grows up to a length of 5.9 centimetres (2.3 in). The basic body color is silver to shiny green, with a horizontal, green stripe from head to caudal fin. It differs from similar tetras in having a black humeral spot. In contrast to Hyphessobrycon langeanii, it has a second, smaller humeral spot more right.[3] The female is slightly larger than the male.[2]

Habitat

The species inhabits extensive, plant-rich water-bodies. Compared with other species, it is not very common. It has also been found in the lagoons of Chascomús and Lobos Partidos, as well as in the Matanza River, a highly polluted stream.[2]

References

  1. ^ Lima, F. (2023). "Hyphessobrycon togoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T164583648A164583652. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T164583648A164583652.en. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Miquelarena, Amalia M.; López, Hugo L. "Hyphessobrycon togoi, a new species from the La Plata basin (Teleostei: Characidae)". Revue suisse de zoologie. 113: 817–828. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.80378. hdl:11336/17544.
  3. ^ "Glossary: humeral spot". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 20 April 2022.


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