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Cribroheros robertsoni (Regan, 1905) False firemouth cichlid |
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DATZ |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 19 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope from Mexico (Coatzacoalcos River) to Honduras. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in rivers and lakes. Inhabits lower and middle sections of rivers in slower moving waters. Prefers a soft substrate of sand, mud and small stones (Ref. 7335). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||