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Mayaheros urophthalmus (Günther, 1862) Mexican mojarra |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 39.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,130.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic drainages from Mexico to Nicaragua. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabit freshwater marshes and mangrove swamps. Adults prefer coastal lagoons and rivers and will tolerate marine conditions. Feed on small fishes and macro-invertebrates (Ref. 7335). Spawn on the bottom in both fresh and brackish water (Ref. 35127). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 September 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||