Cribroheros altifrons

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Family:	Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:	13 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 10
Distribution:	Central America: Pacific slope of Costa Rica (Térraba River) to Panama (Chiriqui River).
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Biology:	Inhabits rocky and sandy stream usually with moderate to fast flowing water and between 20-400 meters elevation. Feeds upon aufwuchs and invertebrates as well as various aquatic insects.
IUCN Red List Status:	Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 July 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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