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Definition of red phantom tetra

red phantom tetra

Plural:red phantom tetras
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A small freshwater schooling fish (Hyphessobrycon sweglesi) belonging to the characin family, native to the Orinoco River basin in South America, known in the aquarium trade for its semi-transparent body, bright red fins, and a prominent dark spot behind its gills.

Example

"The hobbyist carefully balanced the aquarium's pH levels to ensure the newly added school of red phantom tetras would thrive in a habitat mimicking their natural South American waters."

Photo by D. Bork, A. Zarske, and H.J. Richter / CC BY 4.0

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red phantom tetra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red-phantom-tetra
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