Creagrutus nigrostigmatus Dahl, 1960

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stevardiinae
Max. size:  2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Caño Pechilín and Caño Zaragocilla in Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs usually in quiet parts of stream in areas with abundant detritus. Feeds on detritus.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 08 October 2014 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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