Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Central America: Lake Managua basin. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
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). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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