Topaz Cichlid
📖 Overview
Most abundant in rivers and creeks in waters or little current, found between 40 and 150 m elevation. Feeds on plant detritus and ooze .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Topaz Cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Topaz Cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in Costa Rica and Panama, from Estrella River to Cuarumo River.
🌿 Ecology
plant detritus and ooze (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Myrna's Cichlid · Topaz Cichlid · Topaz Spilurus |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | topaasikirjoahven |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ciclasoma-topázio |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chogorra · Mojarra · Mojarra Topaz |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Topaz Cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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