The Bogota tetra (Grundulus bogotensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Bogota tetra is a small characin (Characidae) from cool highland waters of the Andes around Bogota in Colombia. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a stocky, silvery body with a dark tail-base spot and a shiny lateral stripe. It lives in schools in clear high-altitude lakes, pools and streams and eats small invertebrates, larvae and plant material. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bogota tetra?
The Bogota tetra has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Bogota tetra live?
The Bogota tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Bogota tetra get?
The Bogota tetra grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Bogota tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Bogota tetra is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Grundulus
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