Teleocichla monogramma Kullander, 1988 |
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Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
Max. size: | 6.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5; dH range: 2 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin, in the Xingu River drainage at Cachoeira von Martius, Brazil. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 19-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10. This species distinguished from T. centisquama in having a lower number of longitudinal scales (74-89 versus 113-129) and in having asymmetrical pectoral fins (versus nearly symmetrical fin) (Ref. 46528). | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |