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The Deheyn's Congo tetra (Phenacogrammus deheyni) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
Deheyn's Congo tetra is an African tetra (Alestidae) from fresh water of the Congo basin in Central Africa. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, silvery body with a pearly sheen and an adipose fin. As a social schooling fish it swims in clear rivers and streams and snaps at insects, larvae and plant matter. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Deheyn's Congo tetra?
The Deheyn's Congo tetra has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Slender, schooling Congo tetra; males with slightly elongated fins.
Where does the Deheyn's Congo tetra live?
The Deheyn's Congo tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Congo basin in Central Africa; rivers and streams.
How big does the Deheyn's Congo tetra get?
The Deheyn's Congo tetra grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Deheyn's Congo tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Deheyn's Congo tetra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Deheyn's Congo tetra edible?
The Deheyn's Congo tetra is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Phenacogrammus
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