| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| Max. size: |
17.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Oyapock and Approuague River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Typically occurs in rocky zones of main rivers during periods of low water level (Ref. 27188). Often caught in quiet zones of cascades with sandy-rocky bottom. Males who appear not to develop s frontal hump have long filaments on their caudal fins, as well as the dorsal and ventral fins (Ref. 35237). Maximum length 25 cm SL (Ref. 27188). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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