| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae |
| 5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5 cm (female) |
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benthopelagic; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 2 - 4 |
| South America: upper Meta River drainage (GuaytiquÃa and Metica rivers), Orinoco River basin in Colombia. |
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| Maximum length is 7.0 cm TL (Ref. 36377). Aquarium keeping: several females for one male; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). The eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae (Ref. 47893). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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