Small silver fish with a blue sheen, large eye, and forked tail.

Blue tetra

Boehlkea fredcochui
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
Diet Worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter
Size Length: Up to 2 inches (5 cm)
Type Fishes
Range Northern South America
Habitat Forest streams

Did you know?

  1. Tetras are generally small and found in abundance in South American rivers. They are popular as pets in the aquarium trade.