Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.6 cm (female) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 2 - 5, non-migratory |
South America: Amazon River basin, in the Guaporé drainage in Brazil; Paraná River basin, in the Paraguay River drainage in Brazil and Paraguay, and in the middle Paraná River drainage in Argentina. |
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Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves (Ref. 1672). Biparental care of eggs and larvae (Ref. 1672). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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