Fin's Fish Guide
The Coffee bean tetra (Hyphessobrycon takasei) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The coffee bean tetra is a small South American characin (Characidae) from fresh water of the Amazon basin and coastal rivers of northeastern South America. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a slender, translucent, silvery body with two dark, bean-shaped marks on the flank. As a schooling fish it swims in quiet, plant-rich forest streams and snaps at small zooplankton, larvae and insects. The fish is harmless to humans and is popular in the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Coffee bean tetra?
The Coffee bean tetra has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern. Round, dark flank spot like a coffee bean; quiet small aquarium tetra.
Where does the Coffee bean tetra live?
The Coffee bean tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Northern South America; quiet, vegetated creeks and small rivers.
How big does the Coffee bean tetra get?
The Coffee bean tetra grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Coffee bean tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Coffee bean tetra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Coffee bean tetra edible?
The Coffee bean tetra is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Hyphessobrycon
More from the family Characidae
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