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Amphilophus labiatus (Günther, 1864) Red devil |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 444.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope of Nicaragua, in Lakes Nicaragua and Managua. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits lakes and rarely enters rivers (Ref. 7335). Feeds on small fish, snails, insect larvae, worms and other bottom-dwelling organisms (Ref. 44091). Females tend clutch of eggs (Ref. 2060). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||