The Carnegie's toothcarp (Cnesterodon carnegiei) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
Carnegie's toothcarp is a tiny livebearing toothcarp (Poeciliidae) from fresh water of southern South America. The species grows to only about 3 cm and has a slender, yellow-brown body with fine dark markings. As a surface fish it lives in clear streams, pools and swamps and eats mosquito larvae, small invertebrate life and algae. The female gives birth to live young. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Carnegie's toothcarp?
The Carnegie's toothcarp has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Carnegie's toothcarp live?
The Carnegie's toothcarp lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Carnegie's toothcarp get?
The Carnegie's toothcarp grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Carnegie's toothcarp dangerous to humans?
No, the Carnegie's toothcarp is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cnesterodon
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