Pantano cichlid
📖 Overview
Inhabits lakes and lower river valley. Tolerates brackish water. Feeds on both aquatic and terrestrial plants which line the river banks.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pantano cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pantano cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pantano cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pantano cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 3 - 14. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C Central America: Atlantic slope of southeastern Mexico and northern Guatemala.
🌿 Ecology
both aquatic and terrestrial plants which line the river banks
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | pantano cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kaakaokirjoahven |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | mojarra zacatera |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cichlasoma pearsei | Hubbs | 1936 | Synonym |
| Herichthys pearsei | Hubbs | 1936 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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