Aequidens viridis (Heckel, 1840)
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  16.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Guaporé River basin, Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  In flood plains; used as food (Ref. 40602).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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