Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
Max. size: |
3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic versant between the Patuca River in Honduras and rivers San Juan and Tortuguero in northern Costa Rica. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits backwaters and creeks with low or moderate current velocity. Found between elevations of 0 to 50 m, insectivore (Ref. 36880). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 March 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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