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Rheoheros lentiginosus (Steindachner, 1864) Freckled cichlid |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva and Usumacinta River drainages in Mexico and Guatemala. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits cooler, fast flowing water of high mineral content. Feed on aufwuchs and invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 December 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||