''Brachypetersius'' is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the

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Alestidae, the African tetras. The fishes in this genus are found in

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Species

''Brachypetersius'' contains the following species:

References

* Alestidae Fish of Africa {{Characiformes-stub