Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
Max. size: |
8.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Chinipo River basin (upper Ucayali River drainage), Amazon River basin in Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabit slow flowing or pool-like portions of the river. Apparently territorial (Ref. 9088). Both parents guard eggs and larvae (Ref. 40602). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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