Thorichthys affinis
Thorichthys affinis (Günther, 1862)
Yellow meeki
Thorichthys affinis
photo by DATZ


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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic slope, in the upper Usumacinta River basin in Guatemala, and Belize.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits both lakes and lower valley rivers, preferring sandy or soft bottoms with small rocks.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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