| 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: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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