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Panama Cichlid (Panamius panamensis)
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Panama Cichlid (Panamius panamensis) specimen
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Cichlidae

Panama Cichlid

Panamius panamensis

Near Threatened Cichlid of Central American Waters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Panama Cichlid is a freshwater fish found around Central America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 13 cm.

Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
13 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope of Panama (Canal Zone, including Chagres River).
Conservation status
NTNear Threatened

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