Thorichthys callolepis (Regan, 1904)
San Domingo cichlid
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.90000009536743
Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky substrate of faster flowing waters of the upper sections of rivers or headwaters.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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