Thorichthys socolofi (Miller & Taylor, 1984)
Chiapas cichlid
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  7.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva River basin, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits faster flowing water of the middle and upper reaches of rivers. Maximum length 14 cm SL (Ref. 7335).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 February 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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