| Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| 10.78 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| South America: Colombia. |
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Predorsal midline with a continuous series of scales covering more than three quarters
of the distance between the posterior tip of supraoccipital spine and dorsal-fin origin and the caudal-peduncle spot restricted to the midlateral axis of the body, not extending on to the dorsal and ventral margins of bases of caudal-fin rays (Ref. 119406). |
| Recorded in streams and ponds between 1 and 60 m elevation. Schools are found in waters ranging from stagnant to swift current at temperatures of 24 to 28°C. Feeds on seeds, terrestrial and aquatic insects (Ref. 36880). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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