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Characidae (Characins; tetras) > Stethaprioninae
Etymology: Hyphessobrycon: Greek, hyphesson, -on, -on = a little smaller + Greek, bryko = to bite (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: Proteus was a sea-god in Greek mythology who could change his form, referring to these fish’s colour changes from juvenile to adult and their colour morphs (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Eigenmann.
Issue
Generally considered a synonym of Hyphessobrycon inconstans (Eigenmann & Ogle), see Eigenmann, 1918: 199; but probably a valid species.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
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