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Thorichthys affinis (Günther, 1862) Yellow meeki |
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DATZ |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope, in the upper Usumacinta River basin in Guatemala, and Belize. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits both lakes and lower valley rivers, preferring sandy or soft bottoms with small rocks. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 August 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||