| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 9 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Usumacinta River drainage in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits lakes and the lower river valley with a slight tolerance for the brackish environment. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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