Crenicichla celidochilus Casciotta, 1987
Blacklipped pike cichlid
photo by Casacuberta, M.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:  26.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 162.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Uruguay River drainage, in tributaries of the middle and upper Uruguay River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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