Tomocichla tuba
Tomocichla tuba (Meek, 1912)
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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 8; dH range: 4
Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic slope, from the Escondido River (Nicaragua) to the Cricamola River (Panama).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits moderate to fast flowing waters of rivers with high velocity. Feeds on aquatic plants, algae, and fruits. Juveniles are partial to aquatic insects (Ref. 7335).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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