Theraps godmanni (Günther, 1862)
Southern checkmark cichlid
Theraps godmanni
photo by DATZ

 Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
 Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20
 Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Polochic River basin, Guatemala.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits rivers, preferring fast flowing, cooler waters of the mountain runoffs. Adults occur solitarily or in pairs (Ref. 7335). Omnivorous, specialized in fresh vegetation (Ref. 30499).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Casal, Christine Marie V. - 29.04.97
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 30.03.11
 Checked by: Kullander, Sven O. - 14.03.01

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