| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| 10.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 15 |
| South America: Amazon River basin, from the Pacaya River basin (Ucayali River drainage) to the lower Yavarà River. |
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| Inhabit forest clear-water streams running down slopes, with much reduced flow, and abundant forest litter (Ref. 9088). Eggs are deposited on leaves and guarded by both parents; larvae are taken into the mouth (Ref. 40602). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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