Mayaheros beani (Jordan, 1889)
Green guapote
Mayaheros beani
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 10 - 23
Distribution:  Central America: Pacific slope of Mexico. Formerly established in California, USA but now has been extirpated.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits the lower river valley sections.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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