Description

Also known as Bentosi Tetra, Rosy Tetra, White Fin Ornate Tetra.

Found in schools, amongst vegetation of moderate flowing rivers, streams and flood plains, of the Amazon River basin.
They feed on algae, insects and plants.
Length - 4.3cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread South America

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/hyphessobrycon-bentosi.html