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Herichthys tamasopoensis Artigas Azas, 1993 Tamasopo cichlid |
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photo by
Artigas Azas, J.M. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.8 - 8.3 | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Atlantic slope, in the Tamasopo River of Panuco River basin, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in hard, clear waters with pH 7.8-8.3, over rock substrate. Found syntopic with Nosferatu pame, N. steindachneri, Xiphophorus montezumae, Gambusia panuco, and Astyanax mexicanus among other fish species (Ref. 99935). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 August 2018 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||