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Genus Family: Cichlidae 🍽️ 6 Edible 🐠 5 Aquarium

Herichthys

Species
14
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.39
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Herichthys

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
14

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
VU
EN
Least Concern 4
Vulnerable 1
Endangered 4

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Mexico
2 spp.
United States
1 spp.
Philippines
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

omnivore
75%
3
carnivore
25%
1