The Silver dollar tetra (Brachychalcinus nummus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The silver dollar tetra is a small characin from fresh water of northern South America, including the Amazon region. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a deep, disc-shaped, strongly laterally compressed, silvery body reminiscent of a coin. It schools in rivers and streams and feeds on plant matter, algae, insects and small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans and appears in the aquarium hobby. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Silver dollar tetra?
The Silver dollar tetra has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Silver dollar tetra live?
The Silver dollar tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Silver dollar tetra get?
The Silver dollar tetra grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Silver dollar tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Silver dollar tetra is harmless to humans.
Is the Silver dollar tetra edible?
The Silver dollar tetra is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Brachychalcinus
More from the family Characidae
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