| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
17.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic slope, endemic to Cuatro Cienegas, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Aquarium conditions: pH=8, H=50, 24°C water temperature, omnivore, egg layer, needs plant and rock cover, not easy to raise in tanks. Feeds on snails and small fishes (Ref. 7335). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 19 October 2018 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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