Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
Max. size: |
3.6 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-7 |
Biology: |
Inhabits small sandy streams, usually without vegetation, with fast-flowing, crystal-clear, acid water (Ref. 57916). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
|
Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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