| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| Max. size: |
6.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5; dH range: 2 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, in the Xingu River drainage at Cachoeira von Martius, Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 19-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10. This species distinguished from T. centisquama in having a lower number of longitudinal scales (74-89 versus 113-129) and in having asymmetrical pectoral fins (versus nearly symmetrical fin) (Ref. 46528). |
| Biology: |
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| 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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