Amphilophus viridis Rechnagel, Kusche, Elmer & Meyer, 2013

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  19.17 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: restricted to Lake Xiloá, Nicaragua.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 16-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 6-7; Anal soft rays: 8-9
Biology:  Occurs in lake. Feeds on plants and algae (Ref. 94402).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 06 February 2020 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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