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Cryptoheros chetumalensis Schmitter-Soto, 2007 |
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photo by
Bahena, H. / Schmitter Soto, J.J. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Belize and Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 17-19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 8-10; Anal soft rays: 7-9. This species differs from C. spilurus and C. cutteri in having the secondary pored scales on caudal fin not forming rows (vs. forming rows); the rostral end of maxilla is convex (vs. notched or concave); first neural spine slanting rostrad instead of caudad; with 3 (vs. 2) dorsal elements between first two epineural spines; a spinous anterodorsal process on first dorsal pterygiophore present (vs. absent) (Ref. 74403). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 August 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||