Rheoheros lentiginosus (Steindachner, 1864)
Freckled cichlid
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva and Usumacinta River drainages in Mexico and Guatemala.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits cooler, fast flowing water of high mineral content. Feed on aufwuchs and invertebrates.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 December 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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