Crenicichla anthurus

photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:	Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:	22.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19
Distribution:	South America: Amazon River basin, in the Ucayali, Huallaga, Putumayo, Napo and Amazon River basins.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Inhabits small forest streams. Feeds on plant debris, insect debris and larvae and fish larvae.
IUCN Red List Status:	(Ref. 96402)
Threat to humans:	harmless
Country info:

Entered by: Casal, Christine Marie V. - 28.04.97

Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 27.01.14

Checked by: Kullander, Sven O. - 15.06.00

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