| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| Max. size: |
3.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, in the middle and lower Negro River from Daraã River to the Anavilhanas Archipelago. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Apparently prefers extremely shallow habitats (10-40 cm deep). Often under and among leaves which provide cover and protection, with forest litter used for depositing eggs (Ref. 58483). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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