Crenicichla monicae Kullander & Varella, 2015

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:  27.25 cm SL (male/unsexed); 22.43 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: lower Rio Uaupés and lower Rio Içana, tributaries of the upper Rio Negro in Brazil. Unconfirmed information suggests that the species occurs also more upstream in the Uaupés at Mitú in Colombia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 23-24; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12; Vertebrae: 42-43
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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