Author: (Günther, 1864)
FBname: Guapote
Remark: Reviewed by Bussing (1998: 360), with key, diagnosis, geographical distribution, and figures.
Comments: Inhabits lakes but also thrives in various lower and middle river valleys.  This species is an avid cavern digger.  Piscivorous, though also eats crustaceans and insects in smaller numbers (Ref. 36880).  Made into fillets or eaten baked.