X-ray Tetra
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| Scientific name | Pristella maxillaris |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Characiformes |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Pristella |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| ID | 2997772 |
About X-ray Tetra
Pristella maxillaris, the only species in the genus Pristella, is commonly known as the X-ray fish or X-ray tetra because of its translucent body. It is a widely distributed and adaptable fish, found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins, as well as coastal rivers in the Guianas in both acidic and alkaline waters.