Hyphessobrycon clavatus

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| taxon = Hyphessobrycon clavatus

| authority = Zarske, 2015

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Hyphessobrycon clavatus is a species of South American tetra, belonging to the family Characidae. It is a pale golden green color, with its belly being even paler. It has an orange midlateral line. Below the midlateral line is a thick black stripe that fades around the gills. Their fins have white tips. They are known to reach about 3 centimeters (1.2 inches) in length. Its species name, clavatus, is derived from the Latin term clava lat, meaning club-shaped. Hyphessobrycon clavatus is known to inhabit the waters of Peru. As a pelagic fish, they swim near the surface of the water. They have seen limited use in the fish trade.