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[Rob8112]

Caught this in a cast net in the frio river in south central texas.

 

[Rob8112]

Not sure why this posted upside-down.

 

[cichlidfish]

Looks like an astyanax tetra of some kind. Given the location it may be a Mexican tetra. These tetras get around 6" full grown and are very nippy. They are the only native tetra to the U.S.

I have two spot astyanax which are found in CA and SA. Notice the similarities.




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[Rob8112]

That's definitely it. Thank you.

 

[MN_Rebel]

Yup it's a Mexican tetra. Uncommon in aquarium hobby.

 

[cichlidfish]

That's definitely it. Thank you.

No problem. Did you get a bunch of them? I'd keep them in schools. They are very rare. Some people who snorkel in Mexico hate them because they will bite lol.


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[Rob8112]

I did get a bunch but threw them all back. I meant to only keep the green sun fish but this one slipped in. I will probably try to get more next time I go to the ranch.