| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 12 |
| Distribution: |
North America: originally restricted to the lower Rio Grande drainage in Texas, USA and south to northeastern Mexico. Introduced on Edwards Plateau of central Texas and central peninsular Florida, USA, and Verde River basin (La Media Luna region), Mexico (Ref. 36377). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits pools and runs of small to large rivers; prefers warm water and vegetation. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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