| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| Max. size: |
19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 7, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazon River in Brazil from the Madeira and Uatumã River drainages to Gurupá, also in the Araguari River in Amapá, Brazil; in the Branco River drainage in Brazil and Guyana. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Among plants (Ref. 36377). Eggs are deposited on open substrate and defended by both parents (Ref. 40602). Consumed locally (Ref. 40602). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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