Oscura heterospila (Hubbs, 1936) Montecristo cichlid |
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Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
Max. size: | 24 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 3 - 69 | |||
Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Candelaria and Usumacinta rivers in Mexico and Guatemala. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits lower and middle reaches of rivers. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |