Lowland cichlid
📖 Overview
Lowland cichlid (Herichthys carpintis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lowland cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lowland cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Both parents tend the clutch; female takes care for the eggs, male defends the territory.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 33°C North America: Atlantic slope, Panuco River drainage, and Soto La Marina River in Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Green Texas Cichlid · Lowland Cichlid · Pearlscale Cichlid |
| 🌍CES | kančík texaský |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Perlecichlide |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | meksikonkirjoahven |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cíclido Texano verde · mojarra tampiqueña |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cichlasoma carpinte | Jordan & Snyder | 1899 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma carpintis | Jordan & Snyder | 1899 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma laurae | Regan | 1908 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma laure | Regan | 1908 | Synonym |
| Cichlosoma atromaculatum laurae | Regan | 1908 | Synonym |
| Cichlosoma laurae | Regan | 1908 | Synonym |
| Neetroplus carpintis | Jordan & Snyder | 1899 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lowland cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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