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Astatheros macracanthus (Günther, 1864) Blackthroat cichlid |
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DATZ |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 2 - 10 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Pacific slope from southern Mexico to El Salvador. | |||
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| Biology: | Benthic omnivore. Breeds in April to August (Ref. 38279). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||