| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Nicaragua Lake and Managua Lake basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rivers and streams of little to moderate velocity, occurring between 5 to 530 m elevation. Predator in lakes and rivers. Feeds principally on other fishes such as tetras, poeciliids and cichlids, but also consumes terrestrial and aquatic insects to a lesser degree (Ref. 36880). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 November 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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