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Cribroheros altifrons (Kner, 1863) |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 10 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Pacific slope of Costa Rica (Térraba River) to Panama (Chiriqui River). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky and sandy stream usually with moderate to fast flowing water and between 20-400 meters elevation. Feeds upon aufwuchs and invertebrates as well as various aquatic insects. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 July 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||