Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 6; dH range: 0.5 - 1 |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, in the Negro, Trombetas, Tapajós, Maués and Uatumã rivers; also in tributaries of the upper Orinoco River, and in the Aguaro River basin. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
In blackwater rivers. Maximum length 22 cm TL (Ref. 40602). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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