Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae |
7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Central America: southeastern Pacific versant rivers of Costa Rica. |
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Inhabit stagnant sections or stretches of low to moderate current in streams between 10 and 660 m elevation (Ref. 36880). |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 May 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Known solely from the southern Pacific sector of the country, ranges between Río Jicote near Esterillos and tributaries of the Type locality, Quebrada Bonita, S of Damas and 9 km NW of Quepos (Ref. 36811). Río Sierpe (Ref. 36880). Also Ref. 27116. |
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