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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 | |||