| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
17.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 108.1 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Colombian rivers and the Catatumbo River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits swamps or marshes and rivers (Ref. 26543). Omnivore, feeds on plants, phytoplankton and invertebrates mixed with slime (Ref. 26543). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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