Amphilophus istlanus (Jordan & Snyder, 1899) |
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DATZ |
Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae | |||
Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8; dH range: 3 - 5 | |||
Distribution: | Central America: Pacific slope of Mexico. | |||
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Biology: | Males develop massive nuchal humps during breeding season. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 September 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |