Moenkhausia costae (Steindachner, 1907)
Moenkhausia costae
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  7 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 9.2 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Sao Francisco and Itapicuru rivers.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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