Bucktooth tetra
Exodon paradoxus
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Insects, worms, crustaceans, scales of other fish and plant matter |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 4 inches (10.2 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | South America: Amazon and Tocantins River basins; Guyana |
| Habitat | Amazon and Tocantins River basins of Brazil, South America |
Did you know?
- Some South American people place their dishes in the river for these little fish to pick clean!
- Tetras are generally small and found in abundance in South American rivers. They are popular as pets in the aquarium trade.