False yellowjacket cichlid
📖 Overview
Inhabits lakes and rivers but prefers the moderate to fast flowing waters of the lower and middle river valley sections. Feeds on fish , aquatic and terrestrial insects . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for False yellowjacket cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for False yellowjacket cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Subtrate guarding as a form of parental care is done by both male and female .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 20. Tropical; 25°C - 30°C Central America: Atlantic slope of Guatemala and Honduras in the Motagua River basin; Pacific slope, from the Naranjo River (Guatemala) to Choluteca River (Honduras).
🌿 Ecology
fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"False yellowjacket 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 False yellowjacket cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for False yellowjacket 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
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | False Yellowjacket Cichlid · Mota · Mota Cichlid · Mota Guapote · Motagua cichlid · jaguar guapote |
| 🌍CES | kančík motagujský |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | jaguaarikirjoahven |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ciclídeo-de-Mota |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cíclido Jaguar Rojo · Guapote · Moro · Pando · Tigre rojo · mojarra de Managua · mojarra del Motagua |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? motaguense | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma motaguense | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Herichthys motaguense | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Heros motaguensis | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect False yellowjacket cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 30 records indexed .
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