Amphilophus tolteca Recknagel, Kusche, Elmer & Meyer, 2013

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  14.96 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: restricted to crater Lake Asososca Managua, Managua in Nicaragua.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 16-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 6-8; Anal soft rays: 8-10
Biology:  Occurs in crater lake. Feeds on fish, snails, insects, plants, seeds and algae (Ref. 94402)
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 February 2020 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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