Ruby tetra
| Ruby tetra | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Axelrodia |
| Species: | A. riesei |
| Binomial name | |
| Axelrodia riesei Géry, 1966 | |
The ruby tetra (Axelrodia riesei) is a species of freshwater fish in the family Characidae. It is found in the Río Meta, Colombia, South America. In nature, it has a natural red colour, but this is somewhat lessened in captivity. Ruby tetras grow up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long.
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