| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the upper Usumacinta River basin in Guatemala, and Belize. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits both lakes and lower valley rivers, preferring sandy or soft bottoms with small rocks. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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