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  • Crenicichla macrophthalma
  • Crenicichla macrophthalma
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Scientific NameCrenicichla macrophthalma    Heckel, 1840
Common Name
Type LocalityManaus, Brazil.
Synonym(s)Crenicichla santaremensis
PronunciationKre nee sick lah.
EtymologyCrenicichla: Latin, crenulatus = cut, clipped + Greek, kichle = wrasse. 
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Size200mm or 7.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution
Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Negro (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Uatumã (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Trombetas (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceAnnalen des Wiener Museums der Naturgeschichte v. 2, pp 427, Pl. 30 (figs. 9-12)
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)