''Eretmobrycon bayano'' is a species of fish in the family

Characidae Characidae, the characids, is a family of freshwater subtropical and tropical fish belonging to the order Characiformes. They are found throughout much of Central and South America, including such major waterways as the Amazon and Orinoco Riv ...

. It was first described by

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in 1976. This species is native to the Upper Bayano River basin in Central America.

Size

This species reaches a length of .

Etymology

The fish is named for the upper Río Bayano basin,

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, where it is an endemic.

Description

''Eretmobrycon bayano'' is a small fish, reaching a maximum length of approximately 5.7 cm. It has a benthopelagic lifestyle, meaning it inhabits the bottom layers of freshwater environments.

Habitat and distribution

This species is found in tropical freshwater environments. Its distribution is limited to the Upper Bayano River basin in Central America.

Conservation status

''Eretmobrycon bayano'' is currently listed as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List due to habitat degradation and other environmental pressures.

Ecology and behavior

''Eretmobrycon bayano'' primarily feeds on small invertebrates and other aquatic organisms. It plays a role in the local ecosystem as both predator and prey.

References

Stevardiinae Taxa named by William Lee Fink Fish described in 1924 {{Characidae-stub