Cichlasoma taenia (Bennett, 1831)
Brown coscarob
Large coscarob,  Brown coscarob
Cichlasoma taenia
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  12.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7
Distribution:  South America: Trinidad and northeastern Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from all drainages south of the Northern Range, as well as from two north draining localities, the Yarra River, La Fillette and the Marianne River, Blanchisseuse. However, it is uncertain whether its presence in these localities is natural.


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