Astyanax magdalenae Eigenmann & Henn, 1916
Astyanax magdalenae
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.

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:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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