Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
19.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 128.0 g |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7; dH range: 5 - 15 |
South America: Magdalena, Cauca and Sinú River basins in Colombia; Limón River (Lake Maracaibo drainage) in Venezuela. |
Similar to Aequidens except for the presence of a lobule on the first branchial arch and the protuberance on the head of male specimens. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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