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Definition of lemon tetra

lemon tetra

Plural:lemon tetras
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A small, schooling freshwater fish (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) of the characin family, native to the Amazon River basin in South America, distinguished by its translucent body and bright yellow markings. It is a highly popular species in the aquarium hobby.

Example

"The aquarist decided to add a lively school of lemon tetras to the densely planted community tank."

• Nearby Words

lemon
lemon balm
lemon shark
lemon tetra
lemonade
lemongrass
lemur

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lemon tetra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lemon%20tetra
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