Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
Max. size: |
4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, in the Payamino River basin in Napo River drainage, Ecuador. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits backwaters and shore with undisturbed rainforest (Ref. 9088). Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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