| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| 13.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 5 - 20 |
| Central America: Atlantic slope from Honduras (Rio Aguan) to Nicaragua (Río Prinzapolka) and Costa Rica (Rio San Juan drainage including Lago Nicaragua), Pacific slope from Guatemala to Costa Rica (Rio Nahualate to Rio Bebedero). |
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| In addition to soft bottoms of the lake, inhabits rivers between 0 and 850 m. Abounds more in stagnant waters although also found in strong current. Browse on soft bottoms picking up aquatic insects, especially diptera (Ref. 36880). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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