Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 12 |
Distribution: |
South America: Pacific slope, in the Cayapas River drainage in northwestern Ecuador. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Males defend the territory during breeding (Ref. 2060). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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