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Etymology: Paraneetroplus: Greek, para = near + Greek, etrapelos = stiff; refered to the stiff anal fins rays characteristic of these fishes (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: Dr Audley Cecil Buller (1853–1894) was an American naturalist and collector of mammals, reptiles and fish. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Regan.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - ? ; dH range: 5 - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C (Ref. 7335)
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage, Mexico.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 25.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 36377)
Inhabits fast flowing water of the montane environment. Feeds on algae and aufwuchs.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Kullander, S.O., 2003. Cichlidae (Cichlids). p. 605-654. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 36377)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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