Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
9.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
North America: Belize and Mexico. |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 8-10; Anal soft rays: 7-9. This species differs from C. spilurus and C. cutteri in having the secondary pored scales on caudal fin not forming rows (vs. forming rows); the rostral end of maxilla is convex (vs. notched or concave); first neural spine slanting rostrad instead of caudad; with 3 (vs. 2) dorsal elements between first two epineural spines; a spinous anterodorsal process on first dorsal pterygiophore present (vs. absent) (Ref. 74403). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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