Roeboides dayi (Steindachner, 1878)
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae
Max. size:  12.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 24.5 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20, potamodromous
Distribution:  Central and South America: Rivers of the Atlantic drainage of the extreme northeast of Panama, through the San Blas region and the Atrato River basin to the Magdalena-Cauca drainage system.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Prefers slightly turbid standing water. Feeds on invertebrates (Ref. 26543).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 May 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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