Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
Max. size: |
17 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6; dH range: 5 - 10 |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, in the upper Negro River in Brazil and Venezuela; Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Max. length 30 cm TL (Ref. 2060). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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