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Etymology: Thorichthys: Greek, thoros, ou = semen (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Regan.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.9 - ?. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 7335)
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage, Mexico.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 14.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 36377)
Inhabits rocky substrate of faster flowing waters of the upper sections of rivers or headwaters.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Conkel, D., 1993. Cichlids of North and Central America. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., USA. (Ref. 7335)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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