The Straw tetra (Bryconamericus stramineus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The straw tetra is a small characin (Characidae) from fresh water of the Parana and La Plata basins in South America. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a slender, silvery body with a shiny lateral stripe and a dark tail-base spot. It lives in schools in clear streams and rivers and eats small insects, larvae, algae and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Straw tetra?
The Straw tetra has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Straw tetra live?
The Straw tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Straw tetra get?
The Straw tetra grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Straw tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Straw tetra is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Bryconamericus
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