Nandopsis tetracanthus
Nandopsis tetracanthus (Valenciennes, 1831)
Biajaca
Nandopsis tetracanthus
photo by Dubosc, J.


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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Central America: Cuba.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  In fast-flowing rivers as well as in lakes, preferably among plants. Can be found in brackish river mouths. Feeds on worms, other small fish, shrimps and water insects (Ref. 40602).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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