| Bloodfin tetra | |
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| Bloodfin tetras in a community tank | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Aphyocharax |
| Species: | A. anisitsi
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| Binomial name | |
| Aphyocharax anisitsi C. H. Eigenmann & C. H. Kennedy, 1903
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The bloodfin tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi) is a species of characin from the Paraná River basin in South America.[2] The bloodfin is a relatively large tetra, growing to 5.5 cm.[3] Its notable feature (as the name suggests) is the blood-red colouration of the tail, dorsal, anal and adipose fin, while the body is silver in color.
Bloodfin tetras are extremely hardy, making them popular with novice fish keepers.
- ^ Lima, F. (2023). "Aphyocharax anisitsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T186699A1817042. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T186699A1817042.en. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Dawes, John (2001). Complete Encyclopedia of the Freshwater Aquarium. Firefly Books. p. 193. ISBN 978-1-55297-544-2.
- ^ Nico, L., 2022, Aphyocharax anisitsi Eigenmann and Kennedy, 1903: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, Revision Date: 6/22/2012, Peer Review Date: 6/22/2012, Access Date: 9/4/2022