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Chuco godmanni (Günther, 1862) Southern checkmark cichlid |
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DATZ |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Polochic River basin, Guatemala. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rivers, preferring fast flowing, cooler waters of the mountain runoffs. Adults occur solitarily or in pairs (Ref. 7335). Omnivorous, specialized in fresh vegetation (Ref. 30499). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||