| Brachypetersius | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Alestidae |
| Subfamily: | Petersiinae |
| Genus: | Brachypetersius Hoedeman, 1956 |
Brachypetersius is a genus of African tetras found in Middle Africa. There are currently six described species.