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Moenkhausia hemigrammoides Géry, 1965 |
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photo by
Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann |
| Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Suriname and French Guiana. | |||
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| Biology: | Prefers clear waters and counter current zones of the rapids and the creeks with a rocky bottom. It is a gregarious species and its bright colors make it a potential aquarium species (Ref. 12225). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||