Moenkhausia moisae Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1995

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  10.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Maroni and Mana River basins in French Guiana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Prefers creeks or zones with rapid current over sandy bottoms alternating with zones of slow water movement and silty bottoms (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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