Aequidens epae Kullander, 1995
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  11.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Rio Amazonas basin, in the lower Rio Tapajós drainage near Jacareacanga and São Luis, Pará, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabit clear-water streams with muddy, sandy or rocky bottoms (Ref. 26647).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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