| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 9 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
Central America: San Juan ichthyological province of Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Discovered in 1991 in the hot spring at Heviz (Balaton, Hungary) where it is established (Ref. 59043). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits lakes and swampy areas with muddy bottoms. Feeds on considerable ooze, detritus and filaments of algae (Ref. 36880). Forms pairs; both sexes territorial. Tolerant of high temperatures and able to survive in small water bodies during dry periods. (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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