| Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Cheirodontinae |
| 5.05 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Central America: Grande de Terraba, Jicote, and Pirris River basins in Costa Rica. |
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| Inhabits creeks and river backwaters in current of low to moderate velocity. Found between 0 and 680 m elevation. Abounds on shorelines with considerable vegetation. Ingests "aufwuchs", filamentous algae and diatoms (Ref. 36880). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 14 May 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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