| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva and Usumacinta River drainages in Mexico and Guatemala. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits cooler, fast flowing water of high mineral content. Feed on aufwuchs and invertebrates. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 December 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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