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Definition of roberts tetra
roberts tetra
Plural:Roberts tetras
• noun
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A small freshwater fish (Hyphessobrycon robertsi) of the characin family, native to the Amazon River basin in South America, known in the aquarium trade for the elongated dorsal fins of the males and their deep reddish coloration.
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"The aquarist decided to add a small school of Roberts tetras to the heavily planted community tank."
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