Fin's Fish Guide
The Bond's tetra (Gymnocorymbus bondi) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
Bond's tetra is a small characin (Characidae) from fresh water of northern South America, in the Orinoco and Magdalena region. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a deep, silvery, laterally compressed body with a few dark crossbars and a spot on the shoulder. As a schooling fish it swims in streams and rivers and eats small insects, larvae and plant material. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bond's tetra?
The Bond's tetra has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Bond's tetra live?
The Bond's tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. South America: Colombia, Trinidad Tobago, Venezuela
How big does the Bond's tetra get?
The Bond's tetra grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Bond's tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Bond's tetra is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Gymnocorymbus
More from the family Characidae
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