dcsimg

Diagnostic Description

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With 7-8 narrow stripes along the body; sometimes with a slightly dusky spot at base of caudal fin; 11-12 predorsal scales; 5-6 + 16-19 gill rakers on first arch (Ref. 12693).
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Recorder
Armi G. Torres
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Biology

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Occurs at bottom depths in large and medium-sized streams. Probably feeds on periphyton and phytoplankton like other species of this genus. Probably used to make pharos (Ref. 12693).
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Importance

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aquarium: commercial
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