| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
12.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela, including the Casiquiare, Inírida, Caura, Vichada rivers; upper Negro River in Brazil and Venezuela (San Carlos, Ererê River and Tamaquaré Island). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Among vegetation in shallow water (Ref. 40602). Carnivorous, feeds on small fish (Ref. 12251). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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