| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Polochic River basin, Guatemala. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rivers, preferring fast flowing, cooler waters of the mountain runoffs. Adults occur solitarily or in pairs (Ref. 7335). Omnivorous, specialized in fresh vegetation (Ref. 30499). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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