Pastel cichlid
📖 Overview
Inhabits all sections of the river from the fast flowing upper sections to the slower moving lower reaches. Collected between 2 and 1150 m elevation. Prefers sand or mud substrata where it sifts for aquatic insects, especially diptera and ephemeroptera and seeds . Spawns about 300-400 eggs at the end of the dry season, just before the wet season.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pastel cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pastel cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pastel cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pastel cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 2 - 10. Tropical; 20°C - 34°C Central America: Atlantic slope from Honduras (Patuca River) to Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphilophus alfari | Meek | 1907 | Synonym |
| Astatheros alfari | Meek | 1907 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma alfari | Meek | 1907 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma alfaroi | Meek | 1907 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma bouchellei | Fowler | 1923 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma lethrinus | Regan | 1908 | Synonym |
| Cichlosoma atromaculatum lethrinus | Regan | 1908 | Synonym |
| Cichlosoma lethrinus | Regan | 1908 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 19 records indexed .
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