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Crenicichla anthurus Cope, 1872 |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 22.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin, in the Ucayali, Huallaga, Putumayo, Napo and Amazon River basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits small forest streams. Feeds on plant debris, insect debris and larvae and fish larvae. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||