| Ruby tetra | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Axelrodia |
| Species: | A. riesei |
| Binomial name | |
| Axelrodia riesei Géry, 1966 | |
The ruby tetra (Axelrodia riesei) is a species of freshwater fish in the family Characidae. It is endemic to the Río Meta, Colombia, South America. In nature, it has a natural red colour, but this is somewhat lessened in captivity. Ruby tetras grow up to 3 cm (1.2 in) to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long.
Named in honor of tropical-fish exporter William Riese, who collected the type specimen.
References
- Christopher Scharpf & Kenneth J. Lazara (22 September 2018). "Order CHARACIFORMES: Family CHARACIDAE: Subfamily STEVARDIINAE + Incertae sedis". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
External links
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Axelrodia riesei | |
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