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Genus Family: Cichlidae 🍽️ 3 Edible 🎣 1 Game Fish 🐠 6 Aquarium

Vieja

Species
8
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
2.43
Threatened
1

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Vieja

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
8

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
EN
DD
Least Concern 2
Endangered 1
Data Deficient 4

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Mexico
4 spp.
United States
2 spp.
Indonesia
2 spp.
Philippines
1 spp.