Vieja guttulata (Günther, 1864)
Amatitlan cichlid
photo by Ortiz Cruz, V.M.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 10 - 20
Distribution:  Central America: Pacific slope of Guatemala.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on various types of substrates, from mud to sand and rocks, in lower, middle and upper river valleys. Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 September 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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