African tetras
Brycinus brevis
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Freshwater
نبذة
The African tetras (Brycinus brevis) is a freshwater fish reaching up to 25 cm and 0.3 kg. It inhabits rivers and lakes across West and Central Africa and forms schooling aggregations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 25,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,3 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Characiformes (Characins) |
| الفصيلة | Alestidae (African Tetras) |
| الأنواع | Brycinus brevis |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does African tetras get?
African tetras can grow up to 25.0 cm long and weigh 0.3 kg.
What family does African tetras belong to?
African tetras (Brycinus brevis) belongs to the family Alestidae (African Tetras) in the order Characiformes (Characins).
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