| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 5 - 12 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazon-Solimões River drainage from the Japurá River to the Tapajós River, and in the middle and lower Negro River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in clear streams with a pH of 6.8 (Ref. 12251). Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020), but needs plants as supplement (Ref. 40602). |
| 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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