| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| Max. size: |
5.37 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 4.1; depth range 1 - 3 m |
| Distribution: |
South America: Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Distinguished from all its congeners by the combination of (in adult males) strikingly red base of pectoral, red spots on chest, (in aggression and display) light ash-grey lips, exceptionally short caudal peduncle, and disproportionately deep body (Ref. 86747). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 April 2014 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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