Crenicichla multispinosa Pellegrin, 1903
Crenicichla multispinosa
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:  22.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Maroni and Mana rivers of Suriname and French Guiana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occupies the same biotope as C. ternetzi. C. ternetzi lives in the rocky zones of rapids where it finds shelter against back currents. Stays in shallow waters with bright sunlight (Ref. 35237).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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