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The Moenkhausia jamesi is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
James's tetra is a small characin from fresh water of the Amazon and La Plata basins of South America. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a slender, silvery, laterally compressed body with fine markings and often a blotch on the tail base. It schools in clear, slow streams and rivers among water plants and feeds on small zooplankton, insects and plant matter. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Moenkhausia jamesi?
The Moenkhausia jamesi has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern. Silvery body with a caudal blotch; schooling river characin
Where does the Moenkhausia jamesi live?
The Moenkhausia jamesi lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. South America
How big does the Moenkhausia jamesi get?
The Moenkhausia jamesi grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Moenkhausia jamesi dangerous to humans?
No, the Moenkhausia jamesi is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Moenkhausia jamesi edible?
The Moenkhausia jamesi is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Moenkhausia
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