| Family: |
Heptapteridae (Three-barbeled catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Costa Rica. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits creeks of moderate current velocity between 80 and 980 m elevation, over sand, gravel or mud substrata. Feeds on aquatic insects especially dipterans (Ref. 36880). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 08 November 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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