Almoloya cichlid
📖 Overview
Almoloya cichlid (Maskaheros regani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Almoloya cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Almoloya cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Almoloya cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Almoloya cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Coatzacoalcos River basin, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
vegetable bottom debris and aufwuchs
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Almoloya Cichlid · Regan's Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | metallikirjoahven |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cíclido de Regan · Mojarra de Almoloya |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cichlasoma regani | Miller | 1974 | Synonym |
| Paraneetroplus regani | Miller | 1974 | Synonym |
| Vieja regani | Miller | 1974 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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