Crenicichla hu Piálek, Říčan, Casciotta & Almirón, 2010

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:  15.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); 11.8 cm SL (female)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Argentina.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The arroyo Piray-Miní, the type and only-known locality, has clear and rapidly flowing water; depth is variable, 0.20 to 1.40 m, and the bottom consists of mud, sand, and mostly stones, with some areas having scarce submerged vegetation (Ref. 84540).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 22 November 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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