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Cincelichthys pearsei (Hubbs, 1936) Pantano cichlid |
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DATZ |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 3 - 14 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope of southeastern Mexico and northern Guatemala. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits lakes and lower river valley. Tolerates brackish water. Feeds on both aquatic and terrestrial plants which line the river banks. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||