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Moenkhausia chrysargyrea (Günther, 1864) |
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photo by
Holm, E. |
| Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Stichonodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 8 - 20 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Guianas coastal rivers and the Amazon River basin. | |||
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| Biology: | Abundant and very ubiquitous; found throughout the length of rivers (Ref. 12225). Prefers slow moving waters of small creeks where the substrate can be very variable (sand, rocks, plant debris) (Ref. 12225). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||