Thorichthys pasionis (Rivas, 1962)
Blackgullet cichlid
Thorichthys pasionis
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  17 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 9; dH range: 5
Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Usumacinta River drainage in Mexico and Guatemala.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits both rivers and lakes with softer substrate.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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