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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Curve-bar cichlid

Herichthys labridens Pellegrin, 1903
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Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

This species inhabits a karstic warm spring, Media Luna, which exists because of a tectonic ridge forming a hill southwest (SW) of El Jabalí. This spring formerly emptied into Rio Viejo, which has been blocked and diverted for agricultural purposes. It is sympatric with H. bartoni and H. cf carpintis which was translocated into the Media Luna system . Aquarium conditions: pH=7, H=3, 25°C water temperature, omnivore, egg layer, needs plant and rock cover, not easy to raise in captivity.

Scientific Name
Herichthys labridens
Authority
Pellegrin, 1903
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Curve-bar cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Curve-bar cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Curve-bar cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Curve-bar cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.5; dH range: 30 - ?; non-migratory . Tropical; 22°C - 30°C North America: Atlantic slope, in the Panuco River basin, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Feeding Mode
Omnivore
Trophic Level
3.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–30°C
pH Range
7–8.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1903

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Herichthys Labridens is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • 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
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Curve-bar cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Curve-bar cichlid has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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