| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 15 |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope of Costa Rica, from San Juan River drainage to the Banano River. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rivers and rivulets of all velocities, slow to fast moving. Feeds on algae, leaves, fruits, aquatic insects and bottom detritus. Found up to 1800 feet of elevation. Spawns in caves and crevices of rocks on river bottoms and produces 200-250 offspring per spawning. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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