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Tomocichla tuba (Meek, 1912) |
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DATZ |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 8; dH range: 4 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope, from the Escondido River (Nicaragua) to the Cricamola River (Panama). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits moderate to fast flowing waters of rivers with high velocity. Feeds on aquatic plants, algae, and fruits. Juveniles are partial to aquatic insects (Ref. 7335). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 June 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||