The Menezes' tetra (Creagrutus menezesi) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Menezes' tetra is a small characin (Characidae) from clear streams and rivers of inland Brazil. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, silvery body with an adipose fin and often a dark tail or shoulder spot. As a social schooling fish it swims in the middle and upper layer and snaps at insects, larvae, small invertebrates and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Menezes' tetra?
The Menezes' tetra has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Menezes' tetra live?
The Menezes' tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Menezes' tetra get?
The Menezes' tetra grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Menezes' tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Menezes' tetra is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Creagrutus
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