Ctenobrycon magdalenae (Eigenmann & Henn, 1916) |
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Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M. |
Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Acestrorhamphinae | |||
Max. size: | 17.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 108.1 g | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Colombian rivers and the Catatumbo River basin. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits swamps or marshes and rivers (Ref. 26543). Omnivore, feeds on plants, phytoplankton and invertebrates mixed with slime (Ref. 26543). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |