The Terraba tetra (Pseudocheirodon terrabae) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Terraba tetra is a small characin (Characidae) from fresh water of Central America. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a slender, translucent silvery body with a small adipose fin and a fine dark longitudinal stripe. As a social schooling fish it swims in clear streams and rivers and snaps at small zooplankton, insect larvae and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Terraba tetra?
The Terraba tetra has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Terraba tetra live?
The Terraba tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Terraba tetra get?
The Terraba tetra grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Terraba tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Terraba tetra is harmless to humans.
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