| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
4.41 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central and South America: Atlantic slope of southern Costa Rica; Atlantic coastal streams of Panama; San Juan, Atrato, Dagua, and Patia Rivers, and around the mouth of the Magdalena River; Esmeraldas River. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits creeks and rivers of moderate velocity between 40 and 60 m of elevation. Eats mainly terrestrial insects. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (124695)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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