Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
Max. size: |
3.72 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Central America: Pacific drainages between Jicote River near Parrita and the Esquinas River basin in Costa Rica. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits creeks and shorelines at elevations between 0 and 70 m. Recorded from stagnant waters and in all current velocities (Ref. 36880). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 10 April 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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