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Definition of head and taillight tetra

head and taillight tetra

Plural:head and taillight tetras
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A small, peaceful freshwater fish (Hemigrammus ocellifer) native to rivers in South America, popular in the aquarium trade and recognized by the brightly reflective, light-like spots above its eyes and at the base of its tail.

Example

"The hobbyist decided to add a school of head and taillight tetras to the planted community aquarium."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Head and taillight tetra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/head-and-taillight-tetra
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