Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
Max. size: |
15.46 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Central America: Lake Apoyo in Nicaragua. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 6-7; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Breeding adults with completely black caudal peduncle and head. Distance from snout to dorsal-fin origin 41.1-47.9% SL (Ref. 75014). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 15 July 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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