Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stevardiinae |
3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 15 |
Central America: Pacific drainages of southern Costa Rica, Jicote and Rincon rivers and the Esquinas River of Osa Peninsula. |
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Aquarium specimens reach 7.0 cm TL (Ref. 2060). Inhabits creeks of low to high current velocity. Collected in sites between elevations of 10 to 80 m, insectivorous (Ref. 36880). |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 May 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Occurs in the Pacific drainages of southern Costa Rica, Jicote and Rincon rivers and the Esquinas River of Osa Peninsula (Ref. 38597). Type locality: Río Rincón drainage 2 km west of Rincón, Osa Peninsula, Quebrada Aguabuena, Puntarenas Prov., Costa Rica, elev. 30 m. (Ref. 26282). |
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