Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi)

Also known as Neonfish, Tetra

Description

Also known as Neonfish, Tetra.

Found in schools, over blackwater or clearwater areas, of channels and tributaries, of rivers and forest streams
They feed on crustaceans, small insects, plant matter, and worms.
Length - 2.2cm
Depth - ?m
South America - Solimoes River

Popular aquarium fish!
Related to 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.se/summary/10691

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