African tetras
Brycinus brevis
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Freshwater
简介
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
水质类型
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| 目 | Characiformes (Characins) |
| 科 | Alestidae (African Tetras) |
| 物种 | Brycinus brevis |
常见问题
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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