Cribroheros altifrons
Cribroheros altifrons (Kner, 1863)
Cribroheros altifrons
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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:  13 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 10
Distribution:  Central America: Pacific slope of Costa Rica (Térraba River) to Panama (Chiriqui River).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky and sandy stream usually with moderate to fast flowing water and between 20-400 meters elevation. Feeds upon aufwuchs and invertebrates as well as various aquatic insects.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 July 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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