Moenkhausia oligolepis (Moenkhausia with red eyes)

The Moenkhausia Oligolepis fish, also known as "Moenkhausia Pittieri", is a freshwater fish from South America. It is mainly found in rivers and lakes in the Andes region, especially in the clear and fresh water of the mountains.

The Moenkhausia Oligolepis is a medium to medium -sized fish, generally reaching a length of 6 to 8 cm. He has an elongated body and flattened laterally, with a rounded head and large and round eyes. His mouth is located below his head, with fine lips and small and pointed teeth. The Moenkhausi Oligolepis has a general grayish to silver coloring, with brown or black spots on the back and the sides.

The Moenkhausia Oligolepis is a very peaceful and gregarious fish, which lives in a group in its natural environment. It tends to feed on small insects, crustaceans and insect larvae which it finds in fresh waters. The Moenkhausia Oligolepis is a very easy to keep fish in aquarium, and it is often used by beginner aquariophiles due to its relatively small size and its calm personality.