Brachychalcinus orbicularis
| Discus tetra | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Acestrorhamphidae |
| Genus: | Brachychalcinus |
| Species: | B. orbicularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachychalcinus orbicularis Valenciennes, 1850 | |
Brachychalcinus orbicularis, or the discus tetra, is an omnivorous characin found in rivers, creeks, and tributaries in tropical South America.