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Thorichthys aureus (Günther, 1862) Blue flash |
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DATZ |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 2 - 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope from Belize (Golden Creek) to Honduras (Motagua River basin). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits warm lakes and lagoons but prefers the lower and middle sections rivers. Limited number of population exists in the upper riverine sections. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 August 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||