The Beautiful darter tetra (Elachocharax pulcher) is a freshwater fish of the family Crenuchidae that grows up to 2 cm.
Description
The beautiful darter tetra is a tiny characin (Crenuchidae) from blackwater streams and flooded forest of the Amazon and Orinoco basin in South America. The species grows to only about 3 cm and has a slender, yellow-brown body with dark crossbars and often rests on its pectoral fins on the bottom, like a darter. As a bottom-dweller it shelters among leaf litter and roots and snaps at microscopic invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Beautiful darter tetra?
The Beautiful darter tetra has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Beautiful darter tetra live?
The Beautiful darter tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Beautiful darter tetra get?
The Beautiful darter tetra grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Beautiful darter tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Beautiful darter tetra is harmless to humans.
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