| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
13.64 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Lake Apoyo in Nicaragua. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 6-7; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Posterior insertion of dorsal fin to posterior insertion of anal fin 15.2-16.9% SL; anterior insertion of dorsal fin to insertion of pelvic fin 41.5-46.1% SL. Distance between the snout and the origin of the dorsal fin 38.9-42.8% SL. Caudal peduncle and head yellow or green in color (Ref. 75014). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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