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Bujurquina syspilus (Cope, 1872) |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin, from the Pacaya River basin (Ucayali River drainage) to the lower Yavarà River. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabit forest clear-water streams running down slopes, with much reduced flow, and abundant forest litter (Ref. 9088). Eggs are deposited on leaves and guarded by both parents; larvae are taken into the mouth (Ref. 40602). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 April 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||