Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
Max. size: |
3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 5 - 8 |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, in the Negro River drainage; Orinoco River basin in from InĂrida River in Colombia to Maripa in Venezuela. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). |
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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