| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| Max. size: |
3 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.6 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5; dH range: 5 |
| Distribution: |
South America: upper Meta River basin of the Orinoco River basin, Colombia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Males practice harem spawning when there is an excess of females around (Ref. 12251). Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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