| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 2 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope from Belize (Golden Creek) to Honduras (Motagua River basin). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits warm lakes and lagoons but prefers the lower and middle sections rivers. Limited number of population exists in the upper riverine sections. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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