Amphilophus zaliosus (Barlow, 1976)
Arrow cichlid
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic slope of Nicaragua, endemic to Lake Apoyo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Used in behavioral research (Ref. 7335).
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 22 July 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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