Barton's cichlid
📖 Overview
Adults occur sympatrically with C. labridens. Inhabits rivers and lagoons. They eed on other smaller fishes, aquatic insects, algae and other invertebrates. They are omnivores, egg layers, and need plant and rock cover. They are not easy to raise in tanks .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Barton's cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barton's cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Spawns between 200 and 300 eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.5; dH range: 8 - ?; non-migratory . Tropical; 21°C - 30°C North America: Atlantic slope, endemic to the upper Verde River and the Laguna de la Media Luna systems of the Panuco River basin, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Herichthys Bartoni is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Barton's cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Barton's cichlid has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Barton's cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
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