Alestopetersius smykalai (Blue tetra-diamond)

The Alestopetersius Smykalai fish is a freshwater fish from rivers and central African lakes. It is quite small, with an average length of about 10 centimeters. The body of the fish is elongated and compressed laterally, with a gray-green color on the top and white below.

The Alestopetersius Smykalai fish has a dorsal fin and an anal fin, as well as a pair of pectoral fins and a pair of pelvic fins. Its mouth is located at the lower end of the body and is fitted with small and pointed teeth.

The Alestopetersius Smykalai fish is mainly nourished by small crustaceans and aquatic insects. It is often found in groups in the shallow waters of rivers and lakes, where it feeds by filtering the foods of water with its teeth.

The Alestopetersius Smykalai fish is considered a relatively common species in its natural habitat, although it can be threatened by the degradation of the habitat and the overexploitation by local fishermen. It is also sometimes captured and marketed for the aquarophilia.