Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
Max. size: |
3.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5 cm (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 6; dH range: 5 |
Distribution: |
South America: Orinoco River basin, in the Vichada River drainage and the middle Meta River drainage in Colombia, and along the middle Orinoco River basin. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Does not appear to practice harem spawning. The parents stay and raise the young together (Ref. 12251). Maximum length 7.0 cm TL (Ref. 12251). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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