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Moenkhausia pittieri Eigenmann, 1920 Diamond tetra |
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photo by
Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann |
| Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 5 - 12 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Lake Valencia basin in Venezuela. | |||
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| Biology: | Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||