The Cordoba tetra (Astyanax cordovae) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Cordoba tetra is a South American characin or tetra (Characidae) from fresh water of mountain and lowland waters of central Argentina. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, silvery body with a dark shoulder mark and often a dark stripe towards the tail base. As a lively schooling fish it swims in streams and rivers and eats insects, crustaceans, algae and plant material. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cordoba tetra?
The Cordoba tetra has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Cordoba tetra live?
The Cordoba tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Cordoba tetra get?
The Cordoba tetra grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Cordoba tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Cordoba tetra is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Astyanax
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