Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 8; dH range: 25 |
Distribution: |
South America: Pacific slope from the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador to the Tumbes River in Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
In small and larger coastal streams (Ref. 6329). Females care for the eggs and larvae while males defend the territory (Ref. 40602). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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