| Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Central America: Lake Managua basin. |
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| Recorded from large rivers, in slow to moderate current at 5 to 20 m elevation. It was taken over sandy bottoms at 26°C. It seems to be principally an herbivorous fish, feeding on diatoms, seeds and other plant material (Ref. 36880). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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