Astatheros macracanthus (Günther, 1864)
Blackthroat cichlid
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:  25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 2 - 10
Distribution:  Central America: Pacific slope from southern Mexico to El Salvador.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic omnivore. Breeds in April to August (Ref. 38279).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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