Author: (Boulenger, 1895)
FBname: Black tetra
Remark: See Britski et. al. (1999:32) for description.
Comments: Occurs in the middle and upper water layers.  Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020).  Aquarium keeping:  in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51150).