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Bryconamericus scleroparius (Regan, 1908) |
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photo by
Molina, A. |
| Family: | Stevardiidae (Stevardiids), subfamily: Diapominae | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central and South America: coastal rivers in Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Typical of creeks than of large rivers. Inhabits waters of moderate current as well as lakes and more rapid waters. Found between 12 to 600 m in elevation. An aggressive fish which swims in schools. Principal food consists of seeds, leaves and in smaller quantities, insects (Ref. 36880). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||