| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
10.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 15 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, from the Pacaya River basin (Ucayali River drainage) to the lower Yavarà River. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
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). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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