The Stream glass tetra (Mimagoniates rheocharis) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Stream glass tetra is a small characin (Characidae) from clear streams and rivers of southeastern Brazil. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, often translucent body with an adipose fin and sometimes a glossy longitudinal stripe. As a social schooling fish it swims in the middle and upper layer and snaps at small zooplankton, insect larvae and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Stream glass tetra?
The Stream glass tetra has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Stream glass tetra live?
The Stream glass tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Stream glass tetra get?
The Stream glass tetra grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Stream glass tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Stream glass tetra is harmless to humans.
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