Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 8; dH range: 25 |
South America: Pacific slope from the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador to the Tumbes River in Peru. |
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In small and larger coastal streams (Ref. 6329). Females care for the eggs and larvae while males defend the territory (Ref. 40602). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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