Fin's Fish Guide
The Kennedy's tetra (Psellogrammus kennedyi) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
Kennedy's tetra is a small characin (Characidae) from fresh water of the Paraguay-Parana basin in South America. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a deep, silvery body with a dark tail-base spot and a shiny lateral stripe. It lives in schools in slow streams and bank zones and eats small insects, larvae and plant material. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Kennedy's tetra?
The Kennedy's tetra has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Kennedy's tetra live?
The Kennedy's tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Kennedy's tetra get?
The Kennedy's tetra grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Kennedy's tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Kennedy's tetra is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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