The Cope's silver dollar (Brachychalcinus copei) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
Cope's silver dollar is a characin (Characidae) from fresh water of the Amazon basin in South America. The species grows to about 9 cm and has a deep, disc-shaped, strongly compressed, silvery body reminiscent of a coin. As a schooling fish it swims in rivers and eats plant material, small insects and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cope's silver dollar?
The Cope's silver dollar has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Cope's silver dollar live?
The Cope's silver dollar lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Cope's silver dollar get?
The Cope's silver dollar grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Cope's silver dollar dangerous to humans?
No, the Cope's silver dollar is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Brachychalcinus
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