| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| Max. size: |
3.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 6; dH range: 5 |
| Distribution: |
South America: lower Negro River basin, Amazon River basin in Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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