Moenkhausia simulata (Eigenmann, 1924)
Moenkhausia simulata
photo by Holm, E.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  7.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5
Distribution:  South America: Upper Amazon, Pachitea, and Maroni River basins.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 34-35. Distinguished by the following characters: dark brown to black spots in the center of scales; caudal spot absent; humeral spot absent; caudal peduncle about deep as long; 26-29 branched anal rays; 33-35 scales on lateral line; 5 scales above lateral line; 4 scales below lateral line; 9 scales in a regularly row before dorsal fin; 4 to 5 supraneurals; 34-35 vertebrae; and a relatively large eye, 2.36-2.87 times in head length (Ref. 55829).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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