Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae (Steindachner, 1907) Redeye tetra |
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Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae | |||
Max. size: | 7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Paranaíba, São Francisco, upper Parana, Paraguay amd Uruguay River basins. | |||
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Biology: | Feeds on worms, insects, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |