Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
3.6 cm SL (female) |
pelagic; freshwater |
South America: Peru. |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-7 |
Inhabits small sandy streams, usually without vegetation, with fast-flowing, crystal-clear, acid water (Ref. 57916). |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Type locality, small affluent of the Rio Nanay in Alvarenga (formerly Puerto Alianza), around 130 kilometers west of the city of Iquitos, Santa Maria district, Maynas Province (formerly Iquitos Province), Departamento Loreto (Ref. 57916). |
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