Petenia splendida Günther, 1862
Bay snook
Petenia splendida
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  50 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 15
Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic slope of Grijalva River to Usumacinta River (Mexico), Usumacinta River (Guatemala), and Belize.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits lakes and lower river valleys. Prefers lower and middle reaches of rivers in the slower moving waters with soft substrate of sand and mud. Feeds on fish.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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