Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Central America: Atlantic slope from Mexico (Coatzacoalcos River) to Honduras. |
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Found in rivers and lakes. Inhabits lower and middle sections of rivers in slower moving waters. Prefers a soft substrate of sand, mud and small stones (Ref. 7335). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Known from the Rio Papaloapan basin, Lago Tamascal. Widespread throughout the Rio Usumacinta basin. |
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