| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
| Max. size: |
13.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 8; dH range: 0 - 12 |
| Distribution: |
South America: eastern Amazon River, lower reaches of Amazon River and affluents east of the confluence of the Negro and Solimões Rivers. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
In deep, rocky areas in crevices and among roots. Normally in schools, but territorial during breeding season. Feeds on insect larvae, insects, and planktonic invertebrates. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; keep pairs in small tanks for breeding; minimum aquarium size 120 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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