Guapote

Parachromis dovii

Seventy Two Centimeters Cichlid of the Atlantic Ocean

Guapote is known around Central America as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and records give a maximum length of 72 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Parachromis
Maximum length: 72 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Central America: Atlantic slope, from the Aguan River (Honduras) to the Moín River (Costa Rica); Pacific slope from the Yeguare River (Honduras) to the Bebedero River (Costa Rica).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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