Fin's Fish Guide
The Gorgona tetra (Compsura gorgonae) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Gorgona tetra is a minute characin from fresh water of northwestern South America, in Colombia and Panama. The species reaches only about 3 cm and has a slender, silvery body with fine markings. It schools in clear, slow streams and pools and feeds on small zooplankton, insect larvae and algae. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gorgona tetra?
The Gorgona tetra has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Minute silvery body; small schooling stream dwarf tetra
Where does the Gorgona tetra live?
The Gorgona tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Northwestern South America
How big does the Gorgona tetra get?
The Gorgona tetra grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Gorgona tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Gorgona 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 Gorgona tetra edible?
The Gorgona tetra is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Compsura
More from the family Characidae
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