Rainbow cichlid
📖 Overview
Inhabits lakes and swampy areas with muddy bottoms. Feeds on considerable ooze, detritus and filaments of algae . Forms pairs; both sexes territorial. Tolerant of high temperatures and able to survive in small water bodies during dry periods. .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Rainbow cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rainbow cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rainbow cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Female tends the clutch. The larvae were attached to aquatic swimming plants because most oxygen is near the surface of the pool. Later female looks after the young, male defends the territory. This updates previous information from Ref. 1672.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 20. Tropical; 21°C - 36°C Central America: San Juan ichthyological province of Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
🌿 Ecology
considerable ooze, detritus and filaments of algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Rainbow cichlid 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 Rainbow cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Rainbow cichlid has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Rainbow Cichlid |
| 🌍CES | cichlida mnohotrnná |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Regnbuecichlide |
| 🇩🇪German | Regenbogen-Buntbarsch · Regenbogencichlide |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | sateenkaariahven |
| 🇭🇺Hungarian | szivárványsügér |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ciclasoma-arco-íris |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Радужная цихлида |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archocentrus multispinosus | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Heros multispinosus | Günther | 1867 | Homotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .
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