| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
50 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 15 |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope of Grijalva River to Usumacinta River (Mexico), Usumacinta River (Guatemala), and Belize. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits lakes and lower river valleys. Prefers lower and middle reaches of rivers in the slower moving waters with soft substrate of sand and mud. Feeds on fish. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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