| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| 72 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 6,800.0 g |
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demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 20, potamodromous |
| Central America: Atlantic slope, from the Aguan River (Honduras) to the Moín River (Costa Rica); Pacific slope from the Yeguare River (Honduras) to the Bebedero River (Costa Rica). |
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| Inhabits lakes but also thrives in various lower and middle river valleys. This species is an avid cavern digger. Piscivorous, though also eats crustaceans and insects in smaller numbers (Ref. 36880). Made into fillets or eaten baked. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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