| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| Max. size: |
4.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.5 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin, in the Arapiuns River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 15-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-7 |
| Biology: |
Remains close to the substrate, above the leaf litter, in calm shallow water (Ref. 28729). Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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