Spotcheek Cichlid
📖 Overview
Spotcheek Cichlid (Thorichthys maculipinnis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotcheek Cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotcheek Cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.5; dH range: 8 - ?. Tropical; 25°C - 28°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Papaloapán River basin, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Elliot's Cichlid · Elliotti Cichlid · Spotcheek Cichlid |
| 🌍CES | kančík Eliotův |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | liekkisuu |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chescla |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cichlasoma ellioti | Meek | 1904 | Synonym |
| Heros maculipinnis | Steindachner | 1864 | Synonym |
| Thorichthys ellioti | Meek | 1904 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Spotcheek Cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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