Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
Max. size: |
13.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Central America: Pacific slope of southeastern Costa Rica. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits creeks and rivers, in backwaters or even waters of moderate current velocity between 16 and 700 m elevation. Lives over rocky, sand or gravel bottoms. Eats insects, seed and fruit (Ref. 36880). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 July 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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