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Roeboides dayi (Steindachner, 1878) |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||