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Talamancaheros sieboldii (Kner, 1863) |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Pacific slope, from Esparza (Costa Rica) to Río Sta María (Panama). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits moderate to fast flowing waters. Juveniles feed primarily upon aquatic insects while adults feed on vegetable matter such as aufwuchs and algae. Produces about 200-300 fry (Ref. 7335). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 December 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||