| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| 50 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 15 |
| Central America: Atlantic slope of Grijalva River to Usumacinta River (Mexico), Usumacinta River (Guatemala), and Belize. |
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| Inhabits lakes and lower river valleys. Prefers lower and middle reaches of rivers in the slower moving waters with soft substrate of sand and mud. Feeds on fish. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from the Belize River. Consumed locally. Also Ref. 12251. |
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