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Rheoheros coeruleus (Stawikowski & Werner, 1987) |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 9 - 20 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope, upper Tulija River in the Usumacinta River drainage, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | A current-loving fish which prefers the montane habitat. Feeds upon aufwuchs and the encrusted invertebrates (mostly small crustaceans). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 December 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||