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Amatitlania myrnae (Loiselle, 1997) |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope, in Costa Rica and Panama, from Estrella River to Cuarumo River. | |||
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| Biology: | Most abundant in rivers and creeks in waters or little current, found between 40 and 150 m elevation. Feeds on plant detritus and ooze (Ref. 36880). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2019 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||