Maskaheros regani (Miller, 1974)
Female with fry in Ajal River, video by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas [00:01:39], taken at Coatzacoalcos: Ajal River
A Maskaheros regani female guarding her fry in the Rio Ajal, Coatzacoalcos drainage [Oaxaca]. This shy species is subject to a great stress while guarding their fry in the predators rich environment where they live. Males are quick to abandon breeding females due to their shyness.
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