title: Alestopetersius smykalai
text: # Alestopetersius smykalai
  
  Alestopetersius smykalai is a species of African tetras found in the lower Niger River. This species reaches a length of 6.0 cm (2.4 in).
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The tetra is named in honor of E. R. Smykala, who procured the original specimen.
  
  