Papaloapan cichlid (Paraneetroplus nebulifer), first described by Günther, 1860 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
Physical description for Papaloapan cichlid is currently being compiled.
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Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 4 - 8. Tropical; 23°C - 30°C North America: Atlantic slope, in the Papaloapán River basin, Mexico.
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