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Definition of rummynose tetra
rummynose tetra
Plural:rummynose tetras
• noun
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A small freshwater schooling fish native to the Amazon basin in South America, distinguished by a bright red snout and a distinctively black-and-white striped tail.
Example
"The rummynose tetra is highly prized by aquarium enthusiasts because its vivid red face serves as an excellent biological indicator of water quality."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rummynose tetra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rummynose-tetra