| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stevardiinae |
| Max. size: |
11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central and South America: coastal rivers in Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Typical of creeks than of large rivers. Inhabits waters of moderate current as well as lakes and more rapid waters. Found between 12 to 600 m in elevation. An aggressive fish which swims in schools. Principal food consists of seeds, leaves and in smaller quantities, insects (Ref. 36880). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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