X-ray Tetra (Pristella maxillaris)

Also known as Albino Pristella, Blushing Pristella Tetra, Glofish, Gold Pristella Tetra, Golden Pristella Tetra, Golden X-Ray Tetra, Pristella Tetra, Water Goldfinch, X-rayfish

Description

Also known as Albino Pristella, Blushing Pristella Tetra, Glofish, Gold Pristella Tetra, Golden Pristella Tetra, Golden X-Ray Tetra, Pristella Tetra, Water Goldfinch, X-rayfish.

Found in schools, in calm waters of coastal areas and densely vegetated swamps.
They feed on crustaceans, insects and worms.
Length - 4.5cm
Depth - ?m
South America - Amazon, Orinoco, Guiana

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/10697

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