- Source: Moenkhausia
Moenkhausia is a genus of freshwater fish in the family Characidae native to tropical and subtropical South America. These are medium-sized tetras where the largest species only reach around 12 cm (4.7 in).
The diamond tetra and red-eye tetra, which are commonly kept in aquaria, are members of this genus.
Species
There are currently 90 recognized species in this genus:
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Moenkhausia
- Tetra
- Diamond tetra
- Redeye tetra
- Moenkhausia lepidura
- Characidae
- Thayer Expedition
- Salminus brasiliensis
- List of aquarium fish by scientific name
- List of freshwater aquarium fish species