Astyanax anai Angulo, Santos, López, Langeani & McMahan, 2018

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  11.26 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 1 - 100 m
Distribution:  North America: Costa Rica to Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is omnivorous, that feeds mainly on seeds, as well as terrestrial and aquatic insects. Inhabits streams and ponds between 1 and 100 m asl, in waters ranging from stagnant to swift current at temperatures ranging from 21 to 32 °C. It is usually found in pools and backwaters, where it usually hides among roots, or in caves and undercuts (Ref. 122421).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 September 2019 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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