Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
Max. size: |
12.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 4.19999980926514 - 6.19999980926514; dH range: 0 - 1 |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin in Brazil, near the mouth of the Negro River, in the lower Abacaxis River, and in the lower Trombetas River. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter. Maximum length 20 cm TL (Ref. 7020). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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