Rocio spinosissima (Vaillant & Pellegrin, 1902)
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  11 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5
Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Lake Izabal basin, Guatemala.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabit rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 19 July 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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