Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Central America: Pacific slope of Costa Rica (Coto River) and Panama (DupĂ River). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rivers with moderate flow and sandy bottoms. Feeds basically upon seeds, aquatic insects and bottom detritus (Ref. 7335). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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