| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Orinoco River basin, in the Portuguesa, Aracua, and lower Caura River drainages, and along the mainstream of the lower Orinoco River to Barrancas. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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