Moenkhausia inrai Géry, 1992
photo by MNHN

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  6.45 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Maroni and Approuague River basins in French Guiana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Very common in the principal rivers where it constitutes one of the dominant species. May also occur in creeks (Ref. 27188).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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