Kronoheros umbrifer
Kronoheros umbrifer (Meek & Hildebrand, 1913)
Turquoise cichlid
photo by DATZ


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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:  47.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.90000009536743; dH range: 1 - 5
Distribution:  South America: Atrato and Magdalena River drainages in Colombia and Tuíra and Chucunaque River drainages in Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  An open water swimmer. Feeds mainly on other live fishes, usually the prolific Astyanax, but also on shrimps and crabs (Ref. 36377). Eggs and larvae are guarded by the female (Ref. 40602). Male defends the territory (Ref. 40602).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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