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Central America: Atlantic slope of Nicaragua and Costa Rica (San Juan River drainage, including Lakes Nicaragua, Managua, Masaya and Apoyo). 中美洲: 尼加拉瓜與哥斯大黎加 (桑河胡安河流域，包括湖尼加拉瓜，馬拿瓜， Masaya 與 Apoyo) 的大西洋斜坡.
大小 / 重量 / 年齡
成熟度: Lm? range ? - ? cm Max length : 24.4 cm SL 雄魚/尚未辨別雌雄; (Ref. 36377)
This species coloration is mostly bright orange to orange-red in adults; mature males are of larger size, longer fins and with a distinct hump on their heads; aquarists usually refer to the lighter-colored, thin-lipped form as this species. Body shape (shape guide): short and / or deep. 狀似 Amphilophus citrinellus; 大部份鮮橘色對橘紅色的顏色當成魚時; 成熟的雄性是有較大的, 較長的鰭而且在他們的頭部上具有一個明顯的隆起; 水族館通常指的是顏色較淡者, 細的-唇了如這種的形式。
Adults livesin box-cut canals with rocky vertical sides, crevices used for spawning and protection of the young (Ref. 5723). They are found in lakes; uncommon in the rivers but will penetrate the lower river valleys where the water is slow flowing or tranquil (Ref. 7335). Omnivorous, eating mostly aufwuchs, snails and small fishes (Ref. 7335); also feed on insect larvae, worms and other bottom-dwelling organisms (Ref. 44091). Majority of this fish has normal cryptic coloration (black, gray or brown), matching the substrate for camouflage and survival purposes. About 10 % of this species is xanthomorphic, undergoing a color metamorphosis at varying stages of growth (Ref. 7335). An experimental fish being used for behavioral studies (Ref. 4537).
Spawn preferentially on the ceiling of natural caves (Ref. 38966). Deposit eggs on hard substrates, such as rocks or logs; both parents guarding the eggs and the fry for several weeks (Ref. 44091). 300-1000 eggs (Ref. 2060).中美洲: 尼加拉瓜與哥斯大黎加 (桑河胡安河流域，包括湖尼加拉瓜，馬拿瓜， Masaya 與 Apoyo) 的大西洋斜坡.
Kullander, S.O., 2003. Cichlidae (Cichlids). p. 605-654. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 36377)
