Amatitlania myrnae (Loiselle, 1997)
photo by DATZ

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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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