Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
Max. size: |
6.53 cm SL (male/unsexed); 7 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.19999980926514 - 6.80000019073486; dH range: 3 - 10, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
South America: Essequibo, Demerara and Mahaica River drainages, and from the Marowijne River to the Corantijn River basin. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
One male has a harem of several females; 60-120 eggs are laid in caves; male defends all nesting sites (Ref. 13371). Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves (Ref. 47893). Largest male measures 6.53 cm SL (Ref. 98797). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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