Moenkhausia georgiae Géry, 1965
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 Family:  Characidae (Characins), subfamily: Incertae sedis
 Max. size:  12.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  South America: Sipaliwini, Maroni, Mana, Sinamary, Comté, Approuagua, and Oyapock River basins.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occupies the counter current zones of rivers where it hides under the rocks. It is constantly on the look out for food items that fall into the water (Ref. 12225).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 14.12.97
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 11.10.16
 Checked by: Benine, Ricardo C. - 31.10.01

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