Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus megalopterus)

Remarks: Black phantom tetras are a small tetra that prefers to be kept in groups of at least 6. The male's fins are solid black, while the female's ventral fins are red. They are a taller-bodied tetra which allows them to be safe with more aggressive fish like Angelfish and Severums, which may prey on smaller species.   The scientific name for the black phantom tetra used to be Hyphessobrycon megalopterus. However, it was reclassified as Megalamphodus megalopterus after the completion of an intensive phylogenic study on species in the family Characidae. Many other species were reclassified as well as a result of this study which can be read here: https://academic.oup.com/zoolinnean/article-abstract/202/1/zlae101/7748269   The following article also provides a good breakdown of the results of the study and does not have a paywall: https://aquainfo.org/the-end-of-the-characidae-family-as-we-know-it/ Scientific Name: Megalamphodus megalopterus Common Name: Black Phantom Tetra Max Size: 1.5" pH: 5.0-7.0 Hardness: Soft Temperature: 70-82° Aggressiveness: Peaceful Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods