Hoplarchus psittacus

photo by DATZ

Family:	Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:	32 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 730.0 g
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 6; dH range: 5 - 10
Distribution:	South America: Amazon River basin, in the Negro, Preto da Eva, Urubu and Jamari rivers in Brazil; also in tributaries of the upper Orinoco River basin.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Inhabits rivers (Ref. 12251). Also found in swamps and lakes; feeds on aquatic insects and crustaceans during high water, also on fishes during low water seasons (Ref. 40602). Maximum length 35 cm TL (Ref. 2060).
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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