| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| Max. size: |
40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.8 - 8.3, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic slope of northern Mexico. Endemic to the Tamasopo, Gallinas and Ojo Frio rivers in the Panuco River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults inhabit rivers. They feed on snails and smaller fishes (Ref. 99935). Aquarium conditions: pH=7, H=3, 25°C water temperature, carnivore, egg layer, needs plant and rock cover, not easy to raise in tanks (Ref. 6398). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 19 October 2018 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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