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Petenia splendida Günther, 1862 Bay snook |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic slope of Grijalva River to Usumacinta River (Mexico), Usumacinta River (Guatemala), and Belize. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits lakes and lower river valleys. Prefers lower and middle reaches of rivers in the slower moving waters with soft substrate of sand and mud. Feeds on fish. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||