Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
Max. size: |
24.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 280.0 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, in the Xingu River from Cachoeira von Martius to Belo Monte, and in the Curuá River basin. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This fish is a substrate spawner and is becoming well established in the aquarium trade (Ref. 12251). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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