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The Inpa tetra (Bryconops inpai) is a freshwater fish of the family Iguanodectidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Inpa tetra is a South American characin (Iguanodectidae) from fresh water of the Amazon basin. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a slender, elongate, bright-silvery body with large eyes, a terminal mouth and often coloured tail lobes. As a schooling, fast surface fish it swims in clear streams and rivers and snaps at insects falling on the water, larvae and small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Inpa tetra?
The Inpa tetra has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Slender, surface-oriented tetra of the Amazon region.
Where does the Inpa tetra live?
The Inpa tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Amazon basin in South America (including the Rio Negro).
How big does the Inpa tetra get?
The Inpa tetra grows to a maximum of about 10 cm. On average the species is around 6 cm.
Is the Inpa tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Inpa tetra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Inpa tetra edible?
The Inpa tetra is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Bryconops
More from the family Iguanodectidae
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