mojara
📖 Overview
mojara (Moenkhausia simulata), first described by Eigenmann, 1924 is a small fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 7.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Acestrorhamphidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
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 .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for mojara is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C South America: Upper Amazon, Pachitea, and Maroni River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | tetra klamavá |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | mojara |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect mojara.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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