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The Colcibolca tetra (Astyanax nasutus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The sharpnose tetra is a small characin from fresh water of Central America, including Lake Nicaragua and adjacent waters. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a silvery, laterally compressed body with a pointed snout and often a dark stripe extending into the tail. It schools in rivers, streams and lakes and feeds on insects, small crustaceans, algae and plant matter. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Colcibolca tetra?
The Colcibolca tetra has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Pointed snout and a dark caudal stripe; small schooling characin
Where does the Colcibolca tetra live?
The Colcibolca tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Central America
How big does the Colcibolca tetra get?
The Colcibolca tetra grows to a maximum of about 10 cm. On average the species is around 5 cm.
Is the Colcibolca tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Colcibolca 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.
Is the Colcibolca tetra edible?
The Colcibolca tetra is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Astyanax
More from the family Characidae
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