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The Pabre tetra (Micralestes pabrensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Pabre tetra is an African characin (Alestidae) from West Africa. The species is small and has a slender, silvery body with an adipose fin, characteristic of characins. It lives in schools in rivers and streams, where in the open water column and at the surface it hunts insects, small zooplankton and other drifting food. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pabre tetra?
The Pabre tetra has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Small shoaling West African characin with an adipose fin.
Where does the Pabre tetra live?
The Pabre tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. West Africa; rivers and streams.
How big does the Pabre tetra get?
The Pabre tetra grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Pabre tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Pabre tetra is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Pabre tetra edible?
The Pabre tetra is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Micralestes
More from the family Alestidae
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