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
Conservation status
Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cichliformes
Family:	Cichlidae
Subfamily:	Cichlinae
Tribe:	Heroini
Genus:	Panamius Schmitter-Soto, 2007
Species:	P. panamensis
Binomial name
Panamius panamensis (Meek & Hildebrand, 1913)
Synonyms
Archocentrus panamensis Cryptoheros panamensis Neetroplus panamensis

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