Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
Max. size: |
22 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 5 - 20 |
Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope, from southern Mexico to Guatemala and Belize. |
Diagnosis: |
|
Biology: |
Prefers moderate to fast flowing waters of the lower and middle river valleys. Feeds on macro-invertebrates and small fishes. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.