Moenkhausia megalops (Eigenmann, 1907)
Moenkhausia megalops
photo by Holm, E.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin and coastal rivers in French Guiana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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