The flame tail tetra (''Aphyocharax erythrurus'') is a species of

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. It is native to Venezuela.

Distribution

South America Essequibo river basin in

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Appearance

The flametail tetra has a grey/silver body, a prominent red tail, and yellow eyes.

References

Freshwater fish of Venezuela Fish described in 1912 Aphyocharacini {{Characidae-stub