Panamius | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Subfamily: | Cichlinae |
Tribe: | Heroini |
Genus: |
Panamius Schmitter-Soto, 2007 |
Species: | P. panamensis
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Binomial name | |
Panamius panamensis (
Meek &
Hildebrand, 1913)
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Synonyms | |
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Panamius is a genus of cichlid fish from moderately flowing rivers and streams in Panama. [1] The only species within Panamius is Panamius panamensis. Panamius had been previously considered a subgenus within the genus Cryptoheros. [2] Prior to being classified within Cryptoheros it was sometimes included within the genus Neetroplus. [2] P. panamensis reaches up to 13 cm (5.1 in) in length and primarily feeds on aufwuchs. [1]