| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.8 - 8.3 |
| Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic slope, in the Tamasopo River of Panuco River basin, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in hard, clear waters with pH 7.8-8.3, over rock substrate. Found syntopic with Nosferatu pame, N. steindachneri, Xiphophorus montezumae, Gambusia panuco, and Astyanax mexicanus among other fish species (Ref. 99935). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 August 2018 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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