Mesoheros festae (Boulenger, 1899) Guayas cichlid |
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Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 15 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Pacific drainages from the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador to Tumbes River in Peru. | |||
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Biology: | In various biotopes, from small to medium-sized rivers. Occasionally found in fish markets. Feeds on benthic organisms such as small shrimps (Ref. 40602). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |