Bryconaethiops microstoma (Small mouth tetrament)

Bryconaethiops microstoma is a freshwater fish native to rivers and streams from South America. It belongs to the Characidae family and is also known as "black spot fish". Bryconaethiops microstoma is a medium -sized fish, generally measuring between 10 and 12 cm in length. Her dress is gray or dark brown with black spots dispersed all over the body.

Bryconaethiops microstoma is an active and agile fish, which quickly moves in water using its caudal and pectoral fins to propel itself. He is also able to jump out of the water to catch flying insects. Bryconaethiops microstoma is omnivorous and feeds mainly on insects, crustaceans and small fish.

Bryconaethiops microstoma is a social fish that lives in groups in the shallow waters of rivers and streams. It reproduces in periods of Frai, when the waters are warmer and richer in oxygen. The female lays her eggs on the aquatic plants, and the male fertilizes them. The fry was born a few days later and are protected by parents until they are large enough to fend for themselves.

Bryconaethiops microstoma is a common fish in its natural habitat, but it is threatened by the pollution and destruction of its habitat. However, it is also raised in captivity for sports fishing and for human consumption.