| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
7.12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Bolivia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 23-23. This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: longer and deeper head, longer snout and pectoral fin, deeper caudal peduncle, fewer number of scales in the E1 series and lower lateral line, no preopercular spot, bars 6 and 7 separated from longitudinal band and discontinuous longitudinal band (Ref. 128932). |
| Biology: |
This species inhabits streams and riverbanks, with white and clear water. Also found in lagoons of fluvial and tectonic origin (Ref. 128932). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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