Aequidens potaroensis Eigenmann, 1912

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Essequibo River basin, Guyana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  In fast-flowing 'blackwater' streams (Ref. 40602). Both parents defend eggs and larvae (Ref. 40602).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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