The Thinline tetra (Heterocharax leptogrammus) is a freshwater fish of the family Acestrorhynchidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Thinline tetra is a characin (Characidae) from clear rivers and streams of the Amazon basin in South America. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, silvery body with an adipose fin. As a social schooling fish it swims in the middle and upper layer and snaps at insects, larvae, small invertebrates and plant matter. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Thinline tetra?
The Thinline tetra has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Thinline tetra live?
The Thinline tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Thinline tetra get?
The Thinline tetra grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Thinline tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Thinline tetra is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Heterocharax
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