| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| Max. size: |
4.1 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5.5 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Essequibo River drainage, including the Potaro and Rupununi rivers, Corantijn and Cuyuni River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Maximum length is 7.5 cm TL (Ref. 12251). 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: 25 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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