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The Ivory Coast tetra (Micralestes eburneensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Ivory Coast tetra is an African characin (Alestidae) from West Africa, named after Ivory Coast. The species is small and has a slender, silvery body with an adipose fin, characteristic of characins. It lives in schools in rivers and streams, where in the open water column and at the surface it hunts insects, small zooplankton and other drifting food. Owing to a restricted range and habitat threats the species is regarded as endangered. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ivory Coast tetra?
The Ivory Coast tetra has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Schooling West African characin with an adipose fin; endangered by habitat pressure.
Where does the Ivory Coast tetra live?
The Ivory Coast tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. West Africa; rivers and streams.
How big does the Ivory Coast tetra get?
The Ivory Coast tetra grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Ivory Coast tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Ivory Coast tetra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Ivory Coast tetra edible?
The Ivory Coast tetra is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Micralestes
More from the family Alestidae
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