| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| Max. size: |
5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 2 - 4 |
| Distribution: |
South America: upper Meta River drainage (GuaytiquÃa and Metica rivers), Orinoco River basin in Colombia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Maximum length is 7.0 cm TL (Ref. 36377). Aquarium keeping: several females for one male; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). The eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae (Ref. 47893). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 August 2020 (B2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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