Retroculus xinguensis Gosse, 1971
Retroculus xinguensis
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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Retroculinae
Max. size:  31 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 520.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5; dH range: 2
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin, in the Xingu and Tapajós River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rivers (Ref. 12965). Maximum length 25 cm TL (Ref. 13614).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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