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Moenkhausia intermedia Eigenmann, 1908 |
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photo by
Aguilera, G. |
| Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Stichonodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 4 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon, Orinoco, La Plata, Approuague, Maroni and Mana River basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Can jump out of the water to escape predators. Feeds on small crustaceans; otherwise omnivore. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||