Southern checkmark cichlid
📖 Overview
Inhabits rivers, preferring fast flowing, cooler waters of the mountain runoffs. Adults occur solitarily or in pairs . Omnivorous, specialized in fresh vegetation .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Southern checkmark cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern checkmark cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Southern checkmark cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Southern checkmark cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - ? ; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Polochic River basin, Guatemala.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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