Pseudocheirodon terrabae Bussing, 1967

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Cheirodontinae
Max. size:  5.05 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Grande de Terraba, Jicote, and Pirris River basins in Costa Rica.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits creeks and river backwaters in current of low to moderate velocity. Found between 0 and 680 m elevation. Abounds on shorelines with considerable vegetation. Ingests "aufwuchs", filamentous algae and diatoms (Ref. 36880).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 14 May 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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