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4.2.9 Cheirodon axelrodi
Family: Characidae Genus: Cheirodon English name: Cardinal Tetra Origin: The Amazon, the basin of the Negro river. Size: Approximately 5 cm Habitat: Found in small rivulets and pools in the jungle, most of which are characterized by soft water. Shape, coloring and markings: The body is fairly deep the laterally slightly compressed. At first sight this species closely resembles Cheirodon innesi, but C.axelrodi is less robust and has a more striking color pattern. The back is brownish or red: the lower part of the body is a deep red, except for a small area round the belly. There is an attractive blue-green iridescent stripe running from the eye as far back as, or beyond the adipose fin. The fins are colorless and transparent: the dorsal and anal fins have a narrow white border along the front. The iris has an impressive blue iridescence. Females, when adult, are rather more robust. Males are slimmer and usually smaller. |
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