Pristella maxillaris, the only species in the genus Pristella, is commonly known as the X-ray fish or X-ray tetra because of its highly transparent body.
The translucent layer of they skin that covers it's small body, allowing the fish's backbone to be clearly seen.
The translucent layer of they skin that covers it's small body, allowing the fish's backbone to be clearly seen.
Where Are X-Ray Tetra Found?
X-ray tetra fish are found in South America and the Amazon river.Where Do X-Ray Tetra Live?
X-ray tetra fish was live in acidic and alkaline waters.What Do X-Ray Tetra Eat?
X-ray tetra was eat small insects and planktonic animalsX-Ray Tetra Scientific Classification |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Characiformes |
| Family | Characidae |
| Genus | Pristella |
| Species | P. maxillaris |
| Scientific Name | Pristella maxillaris |
Fun Facts About X-Ray Tetra Fish
⧪ X-Ray Tetra was lives in large groups, and males can be distinguished from females by being smaller and thinner than the females.⧪ Like most other tetras, they feeds primarily on small insects and plank-tonic animals.
⧪ X-ray tetra get they name like that because of they highly transparent body.