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Trichromis salvini (Günther, 1862) Yellow belly cichlid |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 5 - 20 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope, from southern Mexico to Guatemala and Belize. | |||
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| Biology: | Prefers moderate to fast flowing waters of the lower and middle river valleys. Feeds on macro-invertebrates and small fishes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 August 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||