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Paracheirodon

Paracheirodon is a genus of freshwater fish in the characin family (family Characidae) of order Characiformes. The type species is Paracheirodon innesi, the well-known neon tetra, and the Paracheirodon species are among the fishes known as tetras. All species of this genus are native to theNeotropic ecozone, occurring in several rivers and streams in northern South America.

The Paracheirodon tetras reach maximum overall lengths of about 3 cm (1.25 in), and are of elongated, tetra shape. All share a distinctiveiridescent blue lateral line, but differ slightly in their other colorations.The type species is Paracheirodon innesi, the well-known neon tetra, and the Paracheirodon species are among the fishes known as tetras.