Herichthys carpintis (Jordan & Snyder, 1899) Lowland cichlid |
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Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
Max. size: | 17 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 9 - 20 | |||
Distribution: | North America: Atlantic slope, Panuco River drainage, and Soto La Marina River in Mexico. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in both fast flowing rivers and still waters (Stawikowski & Werner, 1998). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 September 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |