Update of diagnoses, information on distribution, species, and key for identification of Laetacara species (Teleostei, Cichlidae, Cichlasomatini)

" The diagnoses of Laetacara species is updated herein based on either character states outlined in their original descriptions, re-descriptions, or found in examined material (both type and non-type material) and additional observed data. Information on distribution of Laetacara species is herein updated. A key for species identification including all known species of Laetacara is provided. New information about the species of the genus is provided, based on examined material and compilation from literature "