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Uaru fernandezyepezi
Uaru fernandezyepezi Stawikowski, 1989
photo by Bednarczuk, R

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  19 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5; dH range: 0
Distribution:  South America: Orinoco River basin, in the Atabapo River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  In rivers, but never very abundant; not esteemed as food fish. Maximum length 24 cm TL (Ref. 40602).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 28 October 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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