Arroyo cichlid
📖 Overview
Occurs only in fast moving water of the rocky upper river valleys. Feeds on aufwuchs, from which it gets nourishment from algae and invertebrates.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Arroyo cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arroyo cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C Central America: Atlantic slope of Mexico and Guatemala (Usumacinta, Sarstun and Dulce River basins).
🌿 Ecology
aufwuchs, from which it gets nourishment from algae and invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Arroyo Cichlid |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Canchay |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cichlasoma belone | Allgayer | 1989 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma irregulare | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
| Theraps belone | Allgayer | 1989 | Synonym |
| Theraps irregulare | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Arroyo cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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