| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| 20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 10 |
| South America: Atlantic coast drainages of Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, Venezuela and Trinidad. |
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| Often found in creeks, but sometimes captured in rivers, specially during the dry season. A formidable predator; it consumes essentially aquatic insects, fish and plant material. Not very popular among aquarists because of its aggressive behavior (Ref. 27188). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (124695)
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| harmless |
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