Fin's Fish Guide
The Dwarf glass tetra (Atopomesus pachyodus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The dwarf glass tetra is a very small characin (Characidae) from fresh water of the Amazon basin in South America. The species stays about 4 cm long and has a deep, strongly translucent body with thick teeth and a silvery ventral edge. As an open-water fish it swims in schools in clear rivers and eats small zooplankton, larvae and plant material. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dwarf glass tetra?
The Dwarf glass tetra has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Dwarf glass tetra live?
The Dwarf glass tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. South America: Brazil, Venezuela
How big does the Dwarf glass tetra get?
The Dwarf glass tetra grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Dwarf glass tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Dwarf glass 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 Dwarf glass tetra edible?
The Dwarf glass tetra is rarely eaten.
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