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The Tumba Congo tetra (Alestopetersius tumbensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Tumba Congo tetra is an African tetra (Alestidae) from fresh water of the Congo basin in Central Africa. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, silvery body with a pearly sheen, an adipose fin and, in courting males, finely extended fins. As a social schooling fish it swims in clear rivers and streams and snaps at insects, larvae and plant matter. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tumba Congo tetra?
The Tumba Congo tetra has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Slender little African tetra with large scales; schooling fish of the Congo basin.
Where does the Tumba Congo tetra live?
The Tumba Congo tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Central Africa; calm to moderately flowing waters of the Congo basin.
How big does the Tumba Congo tetra get?
The Tumba Congo tetra grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Tumba Congo tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Tumba Congo tetra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Tumba Congo tetra edible?
The Tumba Congo tetra is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Alestopetersius
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