The Barber's tetra (Mimagoniates barberi) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
Barber's tetra is a small South American characin (Characidae) from clear fresh water of the Paraguay basin in South America. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, silvery body with a glittering blue-green flank band; males have a finely built tail base. As a schooling fish it swims in quiet, plant-rich streams and snaps at small zooplankton, insects and larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Barber's tetra?
The Barber's tetra has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Barber's tetra live?
The Barber's tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Barber's tetra get?
The Barber's tetra grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Barber's tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Barber's tetra is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Mimagoniates
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