Red breast cichlid
📖 Overview
In addition to soft bottoms of the lake, inhabits rivers between 0 and 850 m. Abounds more in stagnant waters although also found in strong current. Browse on soft bottoms picking up aquatic insects, especially diptera .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Red breast cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red breast cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red breast cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Red breast cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 36°C Central America: Atlantic slope from Honduras (Rio Aguan) to Nicaragua (Río Prinzapolka) and Costa Rica (Rio San Juan drainage including Lago Nicaragua), Pacific slope from Guatemala to Costa Rica (Rio Nahualate to Rio Bebedero).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphilophus longimanus | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Astatheros longimanus | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma longimanus | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma popenoei | Carr & Giovannoli | 1950 | Synonym |
| Herichthys longimanus | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Heros longimanus | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 27 records indexed .
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