| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
28.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 444.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope of Nicaragua, in Lakes Nicaragua and Managua. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits lakes and rarely enters rivers (Ref. 7335). Feeds on small fish, snails, insect larvae, worms and other bottom-dwelling organisms (Ref. 44091). Females tend clutch of eggs (Ref. 2060). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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