| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Cuba. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
In fast-flowing rivers as well as in lakes, preferably among plants. Can be found in brackish river mouths. Feeds on worms, other small fish, shrimps and water insects (Ref. 40602). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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