| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| 28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
| Central America: Atlantic slope, in Mexico (Usumacinta River), Belize, Honduras and Guatemala. |
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| Inhabits rivers and lakes, preferring the slower moving waters. Feeds primarily upon other live fishes. Enters brackish water. Used in experimental and behavioral research. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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