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The Planquette's tetra (Creagrutus planquettei) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The Planquette's tetra is a small characin (Characidae) from clear streams and rivers of French Guiana in South America. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, silvery body with an adipose fin and often a dark tail or shoulder spot. As a social schooling fish it swims in the middle and upper layer and snaps at insects, larvae, small invertebrates and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Planquette's tetra?
The Planquette's tetra has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Dark caudal blotch; rare bottom-dwelling tetra of the Guiana Shield.
Where does the Planquette's tetra live?
The Planquette's tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Northeastern South America; clear streams and small rivers.
How big does the Planquette's tetra get?
The Planquette's tetra grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Planquette's tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Planquette's tetra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Planquette's tetra edible?
The Planquette's tetra is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Creagrutus
More from the family Characidae
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