Panamius

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]

Panamius
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Subfamily: Cichlinae
Tribe: Heroini
Genus: Panamius
Schmitter-Soto, 2007
Type species
Panamius panamensis
(Meek & Hildebrand, 1913)
Synonyms
  • Archocentrus panamensis
  • Cryptoheros panamensis
  • Neetroplus panamensis

References
  1. Lyons, T.J. (2020). "Panamius panamensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T159145792A159145807. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T159145792A159145807.en. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  2. Říčan, O.; Piálek, L.; Dragová, K. & Novák, J. (2016). "Diversity and evolution of the Middle American cichlid fishes (Teleostei: Cichlidae) with revised classification" (PDF). Vertebrate Zoology. 66 (1): 1–102. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
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