| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| Max. size: |
19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope from Mexico (Coatzacoalcos River) to Honduras. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in rivers and lakes. Inhabits lower and middle sections of rivers in slower moving waters. Prefers a soft substrate of sand, mud and small stones (Ref. 7335). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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