Fishing for Mourning tetra

Brycon pesu

The mourning tetra is a small freshwater fish native to South American rivers and streams. It displays a silvery body with a distinctive dark patch near the tail and subtle iridescence. Reaching about 2 inches in length and weighing up to 0.01 pounds, it is peaceful, schooling actively in groups and preferring densely planted habitats. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Mourning tetra

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