Cardinal Tetra

Scientific Name: Paracheirodon axelrodi

DID YOU KNOW?

• Cardinal tetras have brighter red coloring than neon tetras.
• They live in blackwater rivers rich in tannins.
• Schooling helps them avoid predators.

EVERY SPECIES COUNT

Cardinal tetras rely on rainforest waterways that are sensitive to disturbance. Protecting forests helps protect freshwater life. At Emirates Park Zoo, they highlight rainforest ecosystems.

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