Description
Also known as Tetra.
Found in schools, over coastal rivers.
They feed on crustaceans, plant matter, and worms.
Length - 3cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread South America
Same family as Piranha's
Piranha's have a fearsome reputation (because of James bond 007) as a voracious predator that can strip flesh off bones in minutes, although they have razor sharp teeth they are in fact quite timid scavengers. Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/Hyphessobrycon-takasei.html
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this photo shows Hyphessobrycon sweglesi, not takasei!!! Watch real H.takasei on youtube: lemsen Oyapock tank
this photo shows Hyphessobrycon sweglesi, not takasei!!! Watch real H.takasei on youtube: lemsen Oyapock tank