| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| Max. size: |
4.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 0 - 12 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, along Amazon-Solimões River from Peru through Brazil to the Capim River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults inhabit clear, black and white water. Aquarium keeping: several females for one male; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 1672). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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