| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
19.17 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: restricted to Lake Xiloá, Nicaragua. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 6-7; Anal soft rays: 8-9 |
| Biology: |
Occurs in lake. Feeds on plants and algae (Ref. 94402). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 06 February 2020 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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