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Hyphessobrycon savagei Bussing, 1967 |
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photo by
Molina, A. |
| Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Hyphessobryconinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.72 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Pacific drainages between Jicote River near Parrita and the Esquinas River basin in Costa Rica. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits creeks and shorelines at elevations between 0 and 70 m. Recorded from stagnant waters and in all current velocities (Ref. 36880). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 10 April 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||