| Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| 9.67 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic; freshwater |
| South America : Brazil. Moenkhausia pankilopteryx is known from the rio Tocantins drainage.
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Moenkhausia pankilopteryx is distinguished from its congeners primarily
by the putative autapomorphic presence of bony hooks on all fins of mature males. It is
further distinguished from nearly all other members of the genus by the combination of
37–41 pored scales in the lateral line; a caudal-peduncle spot; a deep body, 43.3–51.0 %
SL; two humeral spots, of which the first is black, larger and vertically elongate, and the
second is dark, very diffuse, and not always visible; two to three maxillary teeth, and analfin rays ii–iv, 24–27 (Ref. 56145). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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