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Pterobrycon myrnae Bussing, 1974 Semaphore tetra |
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photo by
Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann |
| Family: | Stevardiidae (Stevardiids), subfamily: Stevardiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Pacific drainages of southern Costa Rica, Jicote and Rincon rivers and the Esquinas River of Osa Peninsula. | |||
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| Biology: | Aquarium specimens reach 7.0 cm TL (Ref. 2060). Inhabits creeks of low to high current velocity. Collected in sites between elevations of 10 to 80 m, insectivorous (Ref. 36880). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 May 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||